MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
Exhibit
{
"value": [
{
"@odata.type": "#microsoft.graph.managedDevice",
"id": "12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789012",
"deviceName": "DESKTOP-ABC123",
"operatingSystem": "Windows",
"osVersion": "10.0.19045.3803",
"complianceState": "noncompliant",
"lastSyncDateTime": "2025-03-15T10:30:00Z",
"enrolledDateTime": "2025-01-10T08:00:00Z"
}
]
}Refer to the exhibit. You run a PowerShell cmdlet to get managed devices and see the output above. The device is noncompliant. What is the most likely reason?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers assume noncompliance is always due to a configuration or OS issue, but Microsoft Intune also enforces compliance based on device activity—specifically the last sync time—which is a common oversight in exam scenarios.
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 has not synced recently.
The device is noncompliant because it has not synced recently. In Microsoft Intune, devices must regularly check in to report their compliance status; if a device fails to sync within the configured grace period (typically 30 days by default), it is marked as noncompliant. The PowerShell output shows the device is enrolled and managed, but the last sync time is missing or outdated, triggering the noncompliant state.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The device is not enrolled.
Why it's wrong here
The device is enrolled.
- ✗
The device name is too long.
Why it's wrong here
Device name length is not a compliance factor.
- ✗
The OS version is not supported.
Why it's wrong here
10.0.19045 is a supported Windows 10 version.
- ✓
The device has not synced recently.
Why this is correct
Last sync is more than 24 hours ago, which can cause noncompliance.
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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
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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