Quick Answer
The correct answer includes configuring the passcode length of at least 6 characters, enabling Touch ID, and setting the device to wipe after 10 failed attempts. These three settings are found within the device restrictions profile for iOS in Microsoft Intune, specifically under the Passcode section. The 'Number of failed attempts before wipe' setting triggers an automatic device wipe once the threshold of consecutive incorrect entries is reached, directly meeting the wipe requirement. On the MD-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of how Intune’s iOS device passcode settings enforce security baselines, often appearing as a multiple-select scenario. A common trap is confusing the 'Wipe device' action with a compliance policy action, but here the wipe is a native passcode restriction setting, not a conditional access response. Remember the mnemonic "6-10-Touch" — six characters, ten failures, and Touch ID enabled — to quickly recall the three required settings for this policy.
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.
A company uses Microsoft Intune to manage iOS devices. They need to enforce a policy that requires a passcode of at least 6 characters, allows Touch ID, and automatically wipes the device after 10 failed attempts. Which three settings should be configured in a device restrictions profile for iOS? (Choose three.)
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "least"
Why it matters: You want the option with minimum overhead, fewest steps, or lowest impact — not the most feature-rich or comprehensive answer.
Number of failed attempts before wipe.
This triggers a wipe after 10 failed attempts.
Maximum passcode age (days).
Why wrong: Password expiration is not part of the requirement.
Minimum passcode length.
This sets the required length of 6 characters.
Allow simple passcode.
Why wrong: Allowing simple passcode would weaken security, not enforce strength.
Allow Touch ID.
This enables fingerprint authentication.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Number of failed attempts before wipe.
Option A is correct because the 'Number of failed attempts before wipe' setting directly enforces the requirement to automatically wipe the device after 10 failed passcode attempts. This setting is part of the device restrictions profile for iOS and triggers a device wipe when the specified threshold of consecutive incorrect passcode entries is reached.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Number of failed attempts before wipe.
Why this is correct
This triggers a wipe after 10 failed attempts.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "least" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Maximum passcode age (days).
Why it's wrong here
Password expiration is not part of the requirement.
Minimum passcode length.
Why this is correct
This sets the required length of 6 characters.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "least" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Allow simple passcode.
Why it's wrong here
Allowing simple passcode would weaken security, not enforce strength.
Allow Touch ID.
Why this is correct
This enables fingerprint authentication.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "least" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates often confuse 'Maximum passcode age' with the wipe-on-failed-attempts setting, or mistakenly think 'Allow simple passcode' is required to enable Touch ID, when in fact Touch ID is a separate toggle that does not depend on simple passcode being allowed.
Detailed technical explanation
Under the hood, the 'Number of failed attempts before wipe' setting leverages iOS's built-in data protection mechanism, which after the configured number of incorrect passcode entries, triggers a device wipe by erasing the cryptographic keys used to decrypt the device. In a real-world scenario, this setting is critical for compliance with regulations like HIPAA or GDPR, where automatic wipe after a threshold of failed attempts is mandatory to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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..
The correct answer is: Number of failed attempts before wipe. — Option A is correct because the 'Number of failed attempts before wipe' setting directly enforces the requirement to automatically wipe the device after 10 failed passcode attempts. This setting is part of the device restrictions profile for iOS and triggers a device wipe when the specified threshold of consecutive incorrect passcode entries is reached.
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Yes — watch for: "least". You want the option with minimum overhead, fewest steps, or lowest impact — not the most feature-rich or comprehensive answer.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Variation 1. A company uses Microsoft Intune to manage iOS/iPadOS devices. They require that all corporate data on devices be protected with a passcode of at least 6 digits. Which policy type should you configure?
mediumWhy C: Option C is correct because device compliance policies can require a passcode length and complexity. Option A is wrong because device configuration policies include passcode settings but are not used for compliance assessment. Option B is wrong because app protection policies protect data at the app level, not the device level. Option D is wrong because conditional access policies grant access based on compliance, but do not configure passcode requirements.
Variation 2. A company uses Microsoft Intune to manage iOS/iPadOS devices. They need to enforce a policy that requires users to set a device passcode of at least 6 characters. Which type of policy should they create?
easyWhy B: Option A is correct because device compliance policies include password settings for iOS. Option B is wrong because configuration profiles can set password policies but compliance policies are specifically for enforcing requirements. Option C is wrong because app protection policies apply to apps, not device-level settings. Option D is wrong because conditional access policies control access, not device settings.
Variation 3. A company uses Microsoft Intune to manage iOS devices. They want to ensure that only devices with a passcode of at least 6 characters and without jailbreak can access corporate email. Which policy type should they configure?
easyWhy C: Device compliance policies in Intune define rules for device security (e.g., passcode length, jailbreak detection). Option A is incorrect because device configuration policies set device settings but not compliance rules. Option B is incorrect because app protection policies target app-level data protection. Option D is incorrect because conditional access uses compliance status but doesn't define the rules.
Last reviewed: Jun 24, 2026
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