The correct answer is that the device will be retired after the grace period expires. This occurs because Intune’s compliance policy enforcement uses the grace period as a final window for remediation; once that window closes, the device is automatically marked for retirement, which removes it from management and revokes access to corporate resources without forcing an OS update or immediately blocking the user. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of the distinction between grace period expiration and immediate blocking—a common trap is assuming the device is blocked on day one of noncompliance, when in fact the grace period allows a delay. Remember that retirement is the final enforcement action, not a conditional access block. A useful memory tip: “Grace gives space, then retirement takes place.”
MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of manage and maintain devices. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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.
Refer to the exhibit. You see the following Intune device properties for a Windows device. The device is noncompliant and the grace period expires on 2025-02-20. Today is 2025-02-15. The compliance policy requires a minimum OS version of 10.0.19041 but the device is on 10.0.18363. What will happen if the device does not become compliant before the grace period expires?
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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The device will be retired after the grace period expires
Option D is correct because when a noncompliant device's grace period expires, Intune enforces the compliance policy by retiring the device. Retirement removes the device from Intune management and revokes access to corporate resources, but it does not immediately block access or force an OS update. The grace period allows a window for remediation; after expiration, the device is marked for retirement.
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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The device will automatically update to the required OS version
Why it's wrong here
Intune does not force OS updates automatically.
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The device will be blocked from accessing corporate resources
Why it's wrong here
Blocking access happens immediately based on noncompliance.
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The device will be retired immediately
Why it's wrong here
Retirement happens after grace period, not immediately.
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The device will be retired after the grace period expires
Why this is correct
After grace period, the configured noncompliance action (e.g., retire) will be applied.
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.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse the immediate conditional access block (which can occur during noncompliance) with the post-grace-period retirement action, or assume Intune can force OS updates automatically.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Intune compliance policies evaluate device attributes like OS version against defined rules. When a device is noncompliant, a grace period (configurable in days) can be set to allow users time to remediate. After the grace period expires, Intune triggers the configured action—typically 'Retire'—which removes the device from management, wipes corporate data, and revokes all access. The device remains noncompliant during the grace period, but conditional access policies may still block access if configured; however, the question focuses on the post-grace-period action, which is retirement.
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 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.
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: The device will be retired after the grace period expires — Option D is correct because when a noncompliant device's grace period expires, Intune enforces the compliance policy by retiring the device. Retirement removes the device from Intune management and revokes access to corporate resources, but it does not immediately block access or force an OS update. The grace period allows a window for remediation; after expiration, the device is marked for retirement.
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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