MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
Exhibit
New-DeviceConfigurationPolicy -Name 'Windows Update Ring' -Windows10UpdateRing -FeatureUpdateDeferralInDays 60 -QualityUpdateDeferralInDays 0 -FeatureUpdatePauseStartDate $null -QualityUpdatePauseStartDate $null
Refer to the exhibit. You create a new update ring policy for Windows 10 devices. You assign the policy to a test group. After a week, you notice that no devices have installed any quality updates. Devices are online and enrolled. What is the most likely reason?
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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Devices are assigned a different update ring policy that defers quality updates.
The most likely reason is that devices are assigned a different update ring policy that defers quality updates. In Microsoft Intune, if multiple update ring policies are assigned to a device, the policy with the most restrictive settings (i.e., the highest deferral or pause) takes precedence. Even though the new policy sets QualityUpdateDeferralInDays to 0, an existing policy with a positive deferral would delay installation. Option B is incorrect because feature update deferral does not affect quality updates. Option C is incorrect because the pause start date is not set; a null value means no pause. Option D is incorrect because the policy takes effect without requiring a restart; updates install based on deferral settings.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Devices are assigned a different update ring policy that defers quality updates.
Why this is correct
Conflicting policies can cause no updates to apply.
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The feature update deferral period is too long.
Why it's wrong here
Feature update deferral does not affect quality updates.
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The quality update pause start date is set to a future date.
Why it's wrong here
The exhibit shows $null, so no pause.
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The policy requires a restart to take effect.
Why it's wrong here
Update ring policies take effect without restart.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
Key term
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage employee devices, apps, and security policies without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
Key term
Policy
A policy is a set of rules or guidelines that defines how an organization manages, secures, and operates its IT systems and services.
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