The correct answer is to configure Conditional Access policies in Microsoft Entra ID that require compliant devices, because this combines Intune device compliance policies with Microsoft Entra’s access control engine to block non-compliant or unmanaged devices from reaching Microsoft 365 services. When a device fails to meet your security baselines—such as missing encryption or an outdated OS—the Conditional Access policy denies access at the authentication layer, even if the user has valid credentials. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding that compliance policies alone are passive; they only report status, while Conditional Access actively enforces the gate. A common trap is choosing “compliance policies only,” but remember: policies define the rules, Conditional Access is the bouncer. For a memory tip, think “Compliance sets the standard, Conditional Access checks the ID at the door.”
MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of prepare infrastructure for devices. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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 company uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows devices. Users frequently work from public Wi-Fi and the security team is concerned about unmanaged devices accessing corporate resources. You need to ensure that only devices compliant with your security policies can access Microsoft 365 services. What should you implement?
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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Configure Conditional Access policies in Microsoft Entra ID that require compliant devices
Option D is correct because Conditional Access with device compliance policies is the standard approach to restrict access to compliant devices. Option A is wrong because VPN enforcement is not a direct Intune feature for conditional access. Option B is wrong because autopilot doesn't enforce access control. Option C is wrong because compliance policies alone don't enforce access; they require Conditional Access.
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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Deploy Windows Autopilot for all devices and require Entra ID join
Why it's wrong here
Autopilot streamlines provisioning but does not enforce compliance-based access.
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Configure Conditional Access policies in Microsoft Entra ID that require compliant devices
Why this is correct
Conditional Access enforces access control based on device compliance status from Intune.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Configure a VPN profile in Intune and enforce device compliance on the VPN server
Why it's wrong here
VPN enforcement is not natively integrated with Intune compliance for M365 services.
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Create a compliance policy in Intune and assign it to all users
Why it's wrong here
Compliance policies alone do not block access; they need Conditional Access policies.
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.
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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 Conditional Access policies in Microsoft Entra ID that require compliant devices — Option D is correct because Conditional Access with device compliance policies is the standard approach to restrict access to compliant devices. Option A is wrong because VPN enforcement is not a direct Intune feature for conditional access. Option B is wrong because autopilot doesn't enforce access control. Option C is wrong because compliance policies alone don't enforce access; they require Conditional Access.
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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