MD-102 Protect devices Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
```
$devices = Get-MgDeviceManagementManagedDevice -Filter "operatingSystem eq 'Windows'"
foreach ($device in $devices) {
$compliance = Get-MgDeviceManagementDeviceCompliancePolicySettingStateSummary -ManagedDeviceId $device.Id
Write-Output $device.DeviceName
$compliance.SettingStates | Where-Object {$_.SettingName -eq "Encryption"} | Select-Object State
}
```Refer to the exhibit. A PowerShell script is used to check the encryption compliance state of Windows devices managed by Intune. Some devices return a State of 'notApplicable' for the Encryption setting. What does this indicate?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse 'notApplicable' with 'not assigned' or 'not required', but Microsoft specifically uses 'notApplicable' to indicate the device's OS edition does not support the setting, not a policy assignment issue.
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
✓
The device's operating system edition does not support the encryption setting
In Intune, the 'notApplicable' state for an encryption compliance setting indicates that the device's operating system edition lacks the required encryption capabilities, such as BitLocker support. BitLocker is only available on Windows Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions; Windows Home edition does not support it, so the compliance check returns 'notApplicable' rather than 'compliant' or 'noncompliant'.
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 has pending actions to enable encryption
Why it's wrong here
Pending actions would show 'pending' state.
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The compliance policy is not assigned to the device
Why it's wrong here
If not assigned, state would be 'notEvaluated', not 'notApplicable'.
- ✓
The device's operating system edition does not support the encryption setting
Why this is correct
Some editions like Home don't support BitLocker, so setting is not applicable.
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The device does not require encryption per policy
Why it's wrong here
If encryption were not required, the setting would be 'compliant' or not evaluated.
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Enrolling Devices with Microsoft Intune
Key term
Compliance state
Compliance state is the current status of a system, application, or device indicating whether it meets a defined set of security policies, regulatory requirements, or configuration standards.
Key term
Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage their users' devices and applications, ensuring security and compliance without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
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