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Quick Answer

The correct answer is that the device is compliant because the storageRequireEncryption setting is evaluated but not enforced on unsupported hardware. In Microsoft Intune, when a compliance policy includes storage encryption requirements like BitLocker, the setting is only enforced if the device’s hardware supports it; Windows 10 version 20H2 on certain older or virtualized hardware may lack the necessary TPM or secure boot capabilities, causing the policy to report compliance even without encryption enabled. This scenario tests your understanding of how the MD-102 exam evaluates policy behavior versus enforcement—a common trap is assuming that a true/false setting always triggers a noncompliant status, but the platform gracefully skips enforcement on unsupported devices. Remember the memory tip: “Check the chip, not the checkmark”—if the hardware can’t encrypt, the policy won’t penalize.

MD-102 Protect devices Practice Question

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.

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```json
{
  "compliancePolicy": {
    "@odata.type": "#microsoft.graph.windows10CompliancePolicy",
    "passwordRequired": true,
    "passwordMinimumLength": 6,
    "passwordRequiredType": "deviceDefault",
    "requireHealthyDeviceReport": false,
    "osMinimumVersion": "10.0.19041.0",
    "osMaximumVersion": null,
    "mobileOsMinimumVersion": null,
    "storageRequireEncryption": true
  }
}
```

Refer to the exhibit. You deploy this compliance policy to Windows 10 devices. A device running Windows 10 version 20H2 (OS build 19042.1234) reports as compliant. However, the device does not have BitLocker enabled. Why is the device compliant?

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Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```json
{
  "compliancePolicy": {
    "@odata.type": "#microsoft.graph.windows10CompliancePolicy",
    "passwordRequired": true,
    "passwordMinimumLength": 6,
    "passwordRequiredType": "deviceDefault",
    "requireHealthyDeviceReport": false,
    "osMinimumVersion": "10.0.19041.0",
    "osMaximumVersion": null,
    "mobileOsMinimumVersion": null,
    "storageRequireEncryption": true
  }
}
```

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 storageRequireEncryption setting is evaluated but not enforced because the device doesn't support encryption.

Option B is correct because the exhibit shows 'storageRequireEncryption' is set to true, which requires encryption, but the device reports as compliant without BitLocker, indicating the setting is not enforced. Option A is wrong because password is required. Option C is wrong because the OS version is above the minimum. Option D is wrong because the device reports compliant.

Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

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 storageRequireEncryption setting is evaluated but not enforced because the device doesn't support encryption.

    Why this is correct

    If the device doesn't support encryption, the policy may not fail compliance.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • ✗

    The device is not actually compliant; the report is incorrect.

    Why it's wrong here

    The report shows compliant, likely due to the encryption setting not being enforced.

  • ✗

    The password requirement is not enforced because passwordRequiredType is set to deviceDefault.

    Why it's wrong here

    Password is still required.

  • ✗

    The OS version is above the minimum, so compliance is granted regardless of encryption.

    Why it's wrong here

    Encryption is a separate setting.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

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.

Trap categories for this question

  • Command / output trap

    The report shows compliant, likely due to the encryption setting not being enforced.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

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.

KKey Concepts to Remember

  • Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
  • Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
  • Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
  • Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.

TExam Day Tips

  • Underline the problem statement mentally.
  • Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
  • Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.

Key takeaway

Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Real-world example

How this comes up in practice

A media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.

What to study next

Got this wrong? Here's your next step.

Identify which MD-102 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.

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What does this MD-102 question test?

Protect devices — This question tests Protect devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: The storageRequireEncryption setting is evaluated but not enforced because the device doesn't support encryption. — Option B is correct because the exhibit shows 'storageRequireEncryption' is set to true, which requires encryption, but the device reports as compliant without BitLocker, indicating the setting is not enforced. Option A is wrong because password is required. Option C is wrong because the OS version is above the minimum. Option D is wrong because the device reports compliant.

What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?

Identify which MD-102 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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