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The answer is the passwordRequiredType setting. This is correct because the Intune compliance policy requires an alphanumeric password, meaning it must contain both letters and numbers, but the device’s password uses numbers only, making it noncompliant. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how Intune evaluates password complexity—specifically the distinction between numeric, alphanumeric, and alphanumeric with symbols. A common trap is to overlook the passwordRequiredType setting when other compliance checks like OS version, password length, firewall, or BitLocker appear fine. The search intent “password required type noncompliant alphanumeric” directly points to this mismatch: the policy demands a mix of letters and numbers, but the device only uses digits. Remember the mnemonic “PAN” for Password type, Alphanumeric, Numbers-only—if the policy says alphanumeric, numbers alone won’t pass.

MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question

This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of prepare infrastructure for 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.

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

{
  "@odata.type": "#microsoft.graph.windows10CompliancePolicy",
  "description": "Windows 10 compliance policy",
  "passwordRequired": true,
  "passwordMinimumLength": 8,
  "passwordRequiredType": "alphanumeric",
  "passwordMinutesOfInactivityBeforeLock": 5,
  "passwordExpirationDays": 90,
  "passwordPreviousPasswordBlockCount": 5,
  "osMinimumVersion": "10.0.19042.0",
  "osMaximumVersion": "10.0.19045.999",
  "storageRequireEncryption": true,
  "activeFirewallRequired": true,
  "defenderEnabled": true
}

You have deployed the compliance policy shown in the exhibit. A Windows 10 device reports as non-compliant. The device has Windows 10 version 21H2 (build 19044.1288), password is set with 8 characters and includes numbers only, firewall is active, Defender is enabled, and BitLocker is on. Which setting is causing non-compliance?

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Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

{
  "@odata.type": "#microsoft.graph.windows10CompliancePolicy",
  "description": "Windows 10 compliance policy",
  "passwordRequired": true,
  "passwordMinimumLength": 8,
  "passwordRequiredType": "alphanumeric",
  "passwordMinutesOfInactivityBeforeLock": 5,
  "passwordExpirationDays": 90,
  "passwordPreviousPasswordBlockCount": 5,
  "osMinimumVersion": "10.0.19042.0",
  "osMaximumVersion": "10.0.19045.999",
  "storageRequireEncryption": true,
  "activeFirewallRequired": true,
  "defenderEnabled": true
}

Answer choices

Why each option matters

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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passwordRequiredType

Option C is correct because the policy requires 'alphanumeric' password (letters and numbers), but the device uses numbers only. Option A is wrong because the device build 19044.1288 is within the allowed range (19042.0 to 19045.999). Option B is wrong because password length of 8 meets the minimum. Option D is wrong because the firewall is active.

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.

  • ✗

    passwordMinimumLength

    Why it's wrong here

    8 characters meets the minimum.

  • ✓

    passwordRequiredType

    Why this is correct

    The password is numbers only, not alphanumeric.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • ✗

    osMinimumVersion

    Why it's wrong here

    The build is within range.

  • ✗

    activeFirewallRequired

    Why it's wrong here

    Firewall is active.

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.

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 healthcare organisation deploys an application with a public-facing web tier and a private database tier. The database subnet has no public IP and only accepts connections from the web tier's security group. Questions like this test whether you can design cloud network isolation using VNets/VPCs, subnets, and security group rules.

What to study next

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What does this MD-102 question test?

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: passwordRequiredType — Option C is correct because the policy requires 'alphanumeric' password (letters and numbers), but the device uses numbers only. Option A is wrong because the device build 19044.1288 is within the allowed range (19042.0 to 19045.999). Option B is wrong because password length of 8 meets the minimum. Option D is wrong because the firewall is active.

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.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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1 more ways this is tested on MD-102

These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.

Variation 1. Refer to the exhibit. You deploy this compliance policy to Windows 10 devices. Some devices running Windows 10 22H2 (build 19045.3803) are marked as noncompliant. What is the most likely reason?

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  • ✓ A.The device has a password length of 6 characters, not meeting the minimum of 8.
  • B.The policy requires a firewall, but Windows Defender Firewall is disabled on the device.
  • C.The device is not enrolled in Microsoft Intune.
  • D.The device is running a build outside the allowed OS version range specified in the policy.

Why A: Option A is correct because the compliance policy specifies a minimum password length of 8 characters, and devices with a password length of 6 characters fail this requirement. In Microsoft Intune, compliance policies evaluate device settings against defined rules, and a password length below the minimum is a common reason for noncompliance. The devices are running Windows 10 22H2 (build 19045.3803), which is within the allowed OS version range, so the issue is specifically the password policy.

Last reviewed: Jun 21, 2026

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