The answer is that the 'Show recovery key' setting is not configured, which prevents the user from being prompted to escrow the FileVault recovery key to Intune. When this policy setting is left as 'Not configured' in a macOS device compliance or configuration profile, the end user never receives the necessary prompt to upload their personal recovery key to Microsoft Intune, even though FileVault encryption itself is enabled and the device shows as 'Encrypted'. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding that encryption and key escrow are separate actions; a common trap is assuming that enabling encryption automatically triggers escrow. Remember that 'Show recovery key' acts as the gatekeeper for the escrow workflow—without it set to 'Show', the key stays local. A useful memory tip is "No show, no go": if the setting isn't configured to show the key, the escrow process never initiates.
MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of prepare infrastructure for devices. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. 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.
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
Device configuration profile: macOSEndpointProtection
FileVault settings:
- Encryption type: Full disk encryption
- Recovery key type: Personal recovery key
- Personal recovery key rotation: On
- Escrow location description: Intune
- Show recovery key: Not configured
You have the above profile assigned to a macOS device. After the profile is applied, the device shows FileVault as 'Encrypted'. However, the recovery key is not escrowed to Intune. What is the most likely reason?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "most likely"
Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
Refer to the exhibit.
Device configuration profile: macOSEndpointProtection
FileVault settings:
- Encryption type: Full disk encryption
- Recovery key type: Personal recovery key
- Personal recovery key rotation: On
- Escrow location description: Intune
- Show recovery key: Not configured
A
FileVault encryption is not enabled on the device.
Why wrong: It shows as encrypted.
B
The recovery key type should be 'Institutional recovery key'.
Why wrong: Personal key can be escrowed.
C
The 'Show recovery key' setting is not configured, so the user is not prompted to escrow.
User must be prompted to escrow.
D
Personal recovery key rotation is enabled, causing a conflict.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
The 'Show recovery key' setting is not configured, so the user is not prompted to escrow.
Option D is correct because 'Show recovery key: Not configured' means the user is not prompted to escrow the key. Option A is incorrect because encryption is enabled. Option B is incorrect because rotation is enabled. Option C is incorrect because the key type is personal.
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.
✗
FileVault encryption is not enabled on the device.
Why it's wrong here
It shows as encrypted.
✗
The recovery key type should be 'Institutional recovery key'.
Why it's wrong here
Personal key can be escrowed.
✓
The 'Show recovery key' setting is not configured, so the user is not prompted to escrow.
Why this is correct
User must be prompted to escrow.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Personal recovery key rotation is enabled, causing a conflict.
Why it's wrong here
Rotation does not prevent escrow.
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.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
It shows as encrypted.
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.
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.
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: The 'Show recovery key' setting is not configured, so the user is not prompted to escrow. — Option D is correct because 'Show recovery key: Not configured' means the user is not prompted to escrow the key. Option A is incorrect because encryption is enabled. Option B is incorrect because rotation is enabled. Option C is incorrect because the key type is personal.
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: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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