- A
Deploy a Windows Driver Frameworks (WDF) Coinstaller to enforce driver signing.
Why wrong: WDF Coinstaller is used to install drivers, not to enforce approval policies.
- B
Use Device Installation Restrictions to allow only approved hardware IDs.
Why wrong: Device Installation Restrictions control hardware installation, not driver packages. Drivers are software components.
- C
Configure Windows Update for Business group policy settings to block driver updates from Windows Update.
This setting prevents drivers from being installed via Windows Update, and you can use a custom policy to allow specific approved drivers.
- D
Configure a Windows Defender Application Control policy to block unsigned drivers.
Why wrong: WDAC controls executable code and drivers, but it is not the best approach to control third-party driver approval; it is more comprehensive and harder to manage.
Quick Answer
The answer is to configure Windows Update for Business group policy settings to block driver updates from Windows Update. This is the correct approach because Windows Update for Business (WUfB) policies give administrators direct control over which update categories—including third-party drivers—are delivered to managed devices, effectively preventing unauthorized driver installations without needing to manage individual hardware IDs or driver signing certificates. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how WUfB policies interact with Intune-managed Windows 11 devices, often appearing as a distractor against more complex solutions like driver whitelisting or Windows Server Update Services. A common trap is assuming you must approve each driver individually, but WUfB’s “block driver updates” setting handles this at the source. Memory tip: think “WUfB blocks the floodgates” — one policy toggle stops all unapproved third-party drivers from flowing in.
MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of prepare infrastructure for devices. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Your organization recently deployed Windows 11 devices managed by Microsoft Intune. You need to ensure that only approved third-party drivers are installed on these devices. What is the best approach?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"best"Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Configure Windows Update for Business group policy settings to block driver updates from Windows Update.
Option C is correct because Windows Update for Business (WUfB) group policy settings allow you to block driver updates from Windows Update, which prevents unauthorized third-party drivers from being installed automatically. This is the most direct and manageable approach for ensuring only approved drivers are installed on Windows 11 devices managed by Microsoft Intune, as it controls the driver update source without requiring complex driver signing or hardware ID management.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Deploy a Windows Driver Frameworks (WDF) Coinstaller to enforce driver signing.
Why it's wrong here
WDF Coinstaller is used to install drivers, not to enforce approval policies.
- ✗
Use Device Installation Restrictions to allow only approved hardware IDs.
Why it's wrong here
Device Installation Restrictions control hardware installation, not driver packages. Drivers are software components.
- ✓
Configure Windows Update for Business group policy settings to block driver updates from Windows Update.
Why this is correct
This setting prevents drivers from being installed via Windows Update, and you can use a custom policy to allow specific approved drivers.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Configure a Windows Defender Application Control policy to block unsigned drivers.
Why it's wrong here
WDAC controls executable code and drivers, but it is not the best approach to control third-party driver approval; it is more comprehensive and harder to manage.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse driver signing enforcement (WDAC or code signing policies) with controlling the source of driver updates, leading them to choose Option D or A, when the real requirement is to block automatic driver updates from Windows Update, not to enforce signing at execution time.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Windows Update for Business policies are configured via Group Policy Administrative Templates under 'Windows Components > Windows Update > Manage updates offered from Windows Update'. The specific setting 'Do not include drivers with Windows Updates' (or 'Select the Windows Update policy to manage drivers') can be deployed via Intune using Administrative Templates or the Settings Catalog. This policy prevents Windows Update from offering driver updates, but does not block drivers installed manually or via other sources, making it a targeted control for automatic driver updates.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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What does this MD-102 question test?
Prepare infrastructure for devices — This question tests Prepare infrastructure for devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Configure Windows Update for Business group policy settings to block driver updates from Windows Update. — Option C is correct because Windows Update for Business (WUfB) group policy settings allow you to block driver updates from Windows Update, which prevents unauthorized third-party drivers from being installed automatically. This is the most direct and manageable approach for ensuring only approved drivers are installed on Windows 11 devices managed by Microsoft Intune, as it controls the driver update source without requiring complex driver signing or hardware ID management.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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