The answer is the passwordMinimumLength policy setting. This setting is causing non-compliance because the compliance policy requires a minimum password length of 8 characters, yet the device in question is configured with only a 6-character password. In Microsoft Endpoint Manager, the passwordMinimumLength property enforces the exact number of characters a user must set for their device password; any device falling short of this threshold is flagged as non-compliant. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your ability to map a reported compliance failure to its root cause in a policy configuration, often appearing as a drag-and-drop or multiple-choice question where other settings like device encryption or Secure Boot are red herrings. A common trap is assuming a device is compliant simply because it has a password, but the policy’s numeric threshold is what matters. Memory tip: think “Min Length = Min Compliance” — if the password is shorter than the policy’s minimum, it’s a guaranteed fail.
MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of manage and maintain 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.
Refer to the exhibit. You create a compliance policy for Windows 10 devices. A device is reported as non-compliant. Upon investigation, you find that the device has a password of 6 characters. Which setting is causing the non-compliance?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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passwordMinimumLength
Option D is correct because the policy requires a minimum password length of 8, but the device has 6. Option A is wrong because the device may have encryption. Option B is wrong because Secure Boot may be enabled. Option C is wrong because code integrity may be enabled.
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.
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requireCodeIntegrity
Why it's wrong here
Code integrity might be enabled; not necessarily the cause.
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passwordMinimumLength
Why this is correct
The policy requires minimum 8 characters, but the device has only 6.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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requireDeviceEncryption
Why it's wrong here
Device encryption might be enabled; not necessarily the cause.
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requireSecureBoot
Why it's wrong here
Secure Boot might be enabled; not necessarily the cause.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→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.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
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Manage and maintain devices — This question tests Manage and maintain devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: passwordMinimumLength — Option D is correct because the policy requires a minimum password length of 8, but the device has 6. Option A is wrong because the device may have encryption. Option B is wrong because Secure Boot may be enabled. Option C is wrong because code integrity may be enabled.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
Identify which MD-102 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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