The correct approach is to create a device compliance policy requiring TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, paired with a Conditional Access policy to block non-compliant devices. This works because the compliance policy acts as the hardware validator—it checks the device’s actual TPM version and Secure Boot status—while Conditional Access enforces the access gate, preventing any device that fails those checks from reaching Microsoft 365 resources. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding that Conditional Access alone cannot inspect hardware attributes; it relies on a compliance policy to supply that data. A common trap is confusing device configuration policies (which set settings but don’t enforce access) or app protection policies (which secure data at the app level) with device-level compliance. Memory tip: think of the compliance policy as the bouncer checking ID (TPM and Secure Boot), and Conditional Access as the door that only opens for approved IDs.
MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of manage and maintain devices. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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 uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows 10 devices. You need to ensure that only devices with TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled can access Microsoft 365 resources. 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 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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Create a device compliance policy requiring TPM and Secure Boot, and a Conditional Access policy to block non-compliant devices.
Device compliance policies can check for TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, and Conditional Access blocks non-compliant devices. Option A is incorrect because device configuration policies do not enforce access. Option B is incorrect because app protection policies are for app-level protection. Option D is incorrect because Conditional Access alone cannot check hardware attributes without a compliance policy.
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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Create an app protection policy targeting Microsoft 365 apps.
Create a device configuration policy to enable TPM and Secure Boot.
Why it's wrong here
Configuration policies enable settings but don't block access.
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Create a device compliance policy requiring TPM and Secure Boot, and a Conditional Access policy to block non-compliant devices.
Why this is correct
This combination enforces the requirements and blocks access.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Create a Conditional Access policy requiring TPM and Secure Boot.
Why it's wrong here
Conditional Access cannot directly check hardware; it relies on compliance status.
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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
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.
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: Create a device compliance policy requiring TPM and Secure Boot, and a Conditional Access policy to block non-compliant devices. — Device compliance policies can check for TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, and Conditional Access blocks non-compliant devices. Option A is incorrect because device configuration policies do not enforce access. Option B is incorrect because app protection policies are for app-level protection. Option D is incorrect because Conditional Access alone cannot check hardware attributes without a compliance policy.
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.
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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