MD-102 Protect devices Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. Exhibit (PowerShell output from Get-MgDeviceManagementDeviceConfiguration): Id DisplayName AssignmentStatus -- ----------- ---------------- d36f8c2a-1234-5678-9abc-def012345678 Windows Defender AV Success b7a1c3d4-5678-90ab-cdef-1234567890ab BitLocker Policy Pending f8e7d6c5-4321-0fed-cba9-876543210abc Firewall Rules Error
Refer to the exhibit. You run a PowerShell command to check the assignment status of device configuration profiles. The 'BitLocker Policy' shows 'Pending'. What does 'Pending' indicate?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse 'Pending' with a failure or conflict, when in fact it is a normal intermediate state that resolves automatically after the device syncs with Intune.
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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The policy has been assigned to the device but not yet applied
In Microsoft Intune, when a device configuration profile shows a status of 'Pending', it means the policy has been successfully assigned to the device in the cloud but has not yet been applied or reported back as compliant. This is a normal transitional state that occurs while the device checks in with the Intune service, downloads the policy, and applies it during the next sync cycle. The 'Pending' status does not indicate failure, conflict, or user approval requirements.
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 policy is waiting for user approval
Why it's wrong here
No user approval needed for device config.
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The policy assignment failed due to a conflict
Why it's wrong here
Failure would show 'Error'.
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The policy has been successfully applied
Why it's wrong here
Success would show 'Success'.
- ✓
The policy has been assigned to the device but not yet applied
Why this is correct
Pending indicates the policy is queued for application.
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Key term
BitLocker
BitLocker is a full-disk encryption feature built into Windows that protects data by encrypting the entire drive so that unauthorized users cannot access files without the correct recovery key.
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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