Quick Answer
The correct answer is to require the device to be marked as compliant. In Microsoft Entra ID Conditional Access, the "Require device to be marked as compliant" is a grant control, not a condition; however, the question asks which condition you should use to ensure only compliant devices access Microsoft 365 resources, and the only way to enforce that is by selecting this grant control within the policy. The key technical concept is that Conditional Access policies separate "conditions" (like user risk, location, or device platform) from "grant controls" (like requiring MFA or device compliance), and the "require compliant device" option is a grant control that checks the device's compliance status from Microsoft Intune before allowing access. On the MD-102 exam, this tests your ability to distinguish between conditions and controls—a common trap is confusing the "Device state" condition (which filters by hybrid Azure AD join or compliant status) with the actual grant control that enforces compliance. A helpful memory tip is: conditions filter who, grant controls enforce how, so to block non-compliant devices, you always set the grant control to require compliance.
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of protect 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.
You need to ensure that only compliant devices can access Microsoft 365 resources. You create a Conditional Access policy in Microsoft Entra ID. Which condition should you use?
Locations condition set to trusted IPs.
Why wrong: Location is a condition, not related to compliance.
Grant access with multi-factor authentication.
Why wrong: MFA is separate from device compliance.
Require device to be marked as compliant.
This is a grant control that enforces compliance.
Device platform condition set to all.
Why wrong: Device platform is a condition, not a grant.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Require device to be marked as compliant.
Option A is correct because Conditional Access policy can require device compliance. Option B is wrong because it's not a condition. Option C is wrong because it's a control, not a condition. Option D is wrong because it's a location condition.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Locations condition set to trusted IPs.
Why it's wrong here
Location is a condition, not related to compliance.
Grant access with multi-factor authentication.
Why it's wrong here
MFA is separate from device compliance.
Require device to be marked as compliant.
Why this is correct
This is a grant control that enforces compliance.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Device platform condition set to all.
Why it's wrong here
Device platform is a condition, not a grant.
Common exam traps
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
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
What to study next
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Protect devices — This question tests Protect devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Require device to be marked as compliant. — Option A is correct because Conditional Access policy can require device compliance. Option B is wrong because it's not a condition. Option C is wrong because it's a control, not a condition. Option D is wrong because it's a location condition.
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