The correct answers are Require encryption of data storage on device and Minimum OS version. These two settings directly enforce BitLocker encryption and a minimum OS version in Intune compliance policy, which are foundational controls for a zero-trust security model. Requiring encryption ensures that if a device is lost or stolen, corporate data remains protected, while the minimum OS version setting blocks outdated builds that may harbor unpatched vulnerabilities, reducing the attack surface. On the MD-102 exam, this question tests your ability to map compliance policy settings to zero-trust principles; a common trap is confusing device health attestation settings with encryption requirements. Remember that BitLocker enforcement is always paired with the encryption setting, not a separate BitLocker toggle. For a quick memory tip: think “Encrypt and Update” — the two pillars of device compliance in zero-trust.
MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of manage and maintain devices. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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 is implementing a zero-trust security model using Microsoft Intune. Devices must be compliant before accessing corporate resources. You need to deploy compliance policies for Windows 10 devices that require BitLocker encryption and a minimum OS version. Which two policy settings should you configure? (Choose two.)
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "minimum / minimize"
Why it matters: Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
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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Minimum OS version.
Option A is correct because the 'Minimum OS version' setting in a Windows 10 compliance policy ensures that devices must be running at least a specified build number (e.g., 10.0.19041 for Windows 10 20H1). This directly enforces the zero-trust requirement that only devices with a supported, up-to-date OS can access corporate resources, reducing exposure to known vulnerabilities. Option D is correct because the 'Require encryption of data storage on device' setting mandates BitLocker encryption on the system drive, which is a core data protection control in a zero-trust model.
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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Minimum OS version.
Why this is correct
This setting ensures the device meets the minimum OS version requirement.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Require device health attestation.
Why it's wrong here
Health attestation verifies boot integrity, not specifically BitLocker or OS version.
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Require firewall (Windows Defender Firewall).
Why it's wrong here
Firewall compliance is a separate requirement not mentioned in the scenario.
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Require encryption of data storage on device.
Why this is correct
This setting enforces BitLocker compliance.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Maximum OS version.
Why it's wrong here
Maximum OS version is not required; only minimum is needed.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse 'Require encryption of data storage on device' with 'Require device health attestation,' mistakenly thinking health attestation covers encryption, when in fact health attestation focuses on boot integrity and does not enforce BitLocker status.
Trap categories for this question
Scenario analysis trap
Firewall compliance is a separate requirement not mentioned in the scenario.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, the 'Require encryption of data storage on device' setting in Intune checks for BitLocker Drive Encryption via the BitLocker WMI provider (Win32_EncryptableVolume) and reports compliance based on the protection status of the OS drive. The 'Minimum OS version' setting uses the device's OS build number from the registry (HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\CurrentBuild) and compares it against the policy value; if the device falls below the threshold, it is marked non-compliant and can be blocked from accessing resources via Conditional Access. A subtle behavior is that the minimum OS version check is based on the build number, not the marketing version (e.g., 20H2), so administrators must map build numbers correctly to avoid unintended non-compliance.
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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
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: Minimum OS version. — Option A is correct because the 'Minimum OS version' setting in a Windows 10 compliance policy ensures that devices must be running at least a specified build number (e.g., 10.0.19041 for Windows 10 20H1). This directly enforces the zero-trust requirement that only devices with a supported, up-to-date OS can access corporate resources, reducing exposure to known vulnerabilities. Option D is correct because the 'Require encryption of data storage on device' setting mandates BitLocker encryption on the system drive, which is a core data protection control in a zero-trust model.
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: "minimum / minimize". Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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