The answer is to configure Endpoint security > Disk encryption policy in Intune. This is correct because the Disk encryption policy under Endpoint security is the dedicated policy type for enforcing BitLocker settings, allowing you to require both a TPM protector and a recovery password on Windows 10 devices managed by Intune. It leverages the MDM channel to push encryption requirements directly to the device, ensuring compliance without relying on legacy GPOs. On the MD-102 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between the correct policy path and common traps like Device configuration profiles or Security baselines, which do not offer the same granular control over BitLocker protectors. A frequent mistake is selecting “Windows encryption” under Device configuration, but that lacks the specific TPM and recovery password enforcement. Remember the memory tip: “Disk encryption policy is the key—TPM and recovery password live here, not in a configuration profile.”
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 has Windows 10 devices managed by Intune. You need to enforce BitLocker encryption on all devices. The devices must use a TPM protector and a recovery password. What should you configure?
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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Endpoint security > Disk encryption policy
To enforce BitLocker encryption with a TPM protector and recovery password on Windows 10 devices managed by Intune, you must configure an Endpoint security > Disk encryption policy. This policy type specifically targets BitLocker settings, including TPM and recovery password requirements, and is designed to enforce encryption at the device level through the Intune MDM channel.
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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Compliance policy for Windows 10
Why it's wrong here
Compliance policies only report encryption status, not enforce it.
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Endpoint security > Disk encryption policy
Why this is correct
Endpoint security > Disk encryption policy in Intune allows configuring BitLocker settings, including TPM protector and recovery password.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Windows Update for Business policy
Why it's wrong here
Windows Update for Business policies do not manage encryption.
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Device configuration profile for Windows 10
Why it's wrong here
Device configuration profiles do not include BitLocker settings.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse Device configuration profiles (Option D) with Endpoint security policies, but Microsoft explicitly separates disk encryption into the Endpoint security node for focused management, and the exam tests this distinction.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, the Disk encryption policy uses the BitLocker CSP (Policy/Configuration/DeviceLock) to write settings like 'RequireDeviceEncryption' and 'EncryptionMethodByDriveType' to the device. The TPM protector is automatically enabled when the policy specifies 'TPM' as the protector, and the recovery password is stored in Azure AD, allowing recovery via the BitLocker recovery key portal. A real-world scenario: if a device loses TPM functionality, the recovery password ensures data access without requiring a full wipe.
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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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: Endpoint security > Disk encryption policy — To enforce BitLocker encryption with a TPM protector and recovery password on Windows 10 devices managed by Intune, you must configure an Endpoint security > Disk encryption policy. This policy type specifically targets BitLocker settings, including TPM and recovery password requirements, and is designed to enforce encryption at the device level through the Intune MDM channel.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
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Variation 1. You need to enforce encryption on Windows 10 devices managed by Intune. Which policy type should you configure?
easy
✓ A.Endpoint Protection profile
B.Device compliance policy
C.Windows Update for Business policy
D.Device configuration profile (settings catalog)
Why A: Endpoint Protection profiles in Intune include the 'Windows Encryption' settings category, which allows you to enforce BitLocker Drive Encryption on Windows 10 devices. This profile directly manages encryption policies such as requiring BitLocker on OS and fixed drives, configuring encryption methods (e.g., XTS-AES 128-bit), and setting recovery password options. It is the correct policy type for enforcing encryption because it specifically targets security settings like device encryption and BitLocker.
Variation 2. You need to ensure that all Windows 11 devices in your organization have BitLocker enabled and the recovery key escrowed to Microsoft Entra ID. Which Intune policy should you configure?
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A.Compliance Policy
B.Device Restrictions profile
✓ C.Endpoint Protection profile
D.Device Configuration profile
Why C: The Endpoint Protection profile in Microsoft Intune contains the BitLocker settings, including the requirement to enable BitLocker and automatically escrow the recovery key to Microsoft Entra ID. This profile is specifically designed for security configurations like disk encryption, firewall, and antivirus, making it the correct choice for this task.
Last reviewed: Jun 24, 2026
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