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Troubleshooting practice questions

Practise Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator MD-102 Troubleshooting practice questions — original exam-style scenarios with answer choices, explanations, and analysis of common mistakes.

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Reviewed byJohnson Ajibi· MSc IT Security
20 questionsDomain: Troubleshooting

What the exam tests

What to know about Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting questions test whether you can apply the concept in context, not just recognise a definition.

How the topic appears in realistic exam-style scenarios.

Which detail in the question changes the correct answer.

How to eliminate plausible but wrong options.

How to connect the question back to the wider exam objective.

Watch out for

Common Troubleshooting exam traps

  • Answering from memory before reading the full scenario.
  • Missing a constraint such as cost, availability, security, scope or command context.
  • Choosing a broad answer when the question asks for the most specific fix.
  • Ignoring why the wrong options are tempting.

Practice set

Troubleshooting questions

20 questions · select your answer, then reveal the explanation

You are troubleshooting a Windows 10 device that is enrolled in Microsoft Intune. The device shows as 'Pending' in the Intune console. The user confirms that the device was enrolled using a provisioning package. Which log file should you review to diagnose the enrollment failure?

A technician is troubleshooting a Windows 11 device that is enrolled in Intune. The device reports as 'Not compliant' due to missing required updates. The administrator runs the following command on the device and receives the output shown. What should the administrator do next to resolve the compliance issue?

Question 3mediummultiple choice
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Your organization uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices. Users report that after a recent update, their devices are stuck at the login screen and cannot access corporate resources. You suspect a configuration conflict. Which action should you take first to restore device functionality without affecting other settings?

You are troubleshooting an iPhone that cannot enroll in Microsoft Intune. The user receives an error stating 'This device is already enrolled in another MDM.' What is the most likely cause?

Question 5hardmultiple choice
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A company uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows 10 devices. Users report that after a recent update, some devices are unable to connect to the corporate Wi-Fi network. The Wi-Fi profile is deployed via Intune. Which troubleshooting step should you take first?

A user's device is marked as 'Noncompliant' in Microsoft Intune due to missing required updates. The device is configured with a compliance policy that requires a minimum OS version. The user claims the device is up-to-date. What should you verify first?

You are troubleshooting a Windows 10 device that is not receiving Intune policies. The device is enrolled and shows as 'Active' in the Intune admin center. You run the Get-MgDeviceManagementManagedDevice cmdlet and the device's managementAgent is 'mdm'. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the issue?

You are troubleshooting an Intune enrollment issue on a Windows 10 device. The device is Microsoft Entra joined, but the enrollment status shows 'Pending'. What is the most likely cause?

Which TWO troubleshooting steps should you take when a Windows 11 device fails to enroll in Intune with error code 0x80180014?

Question 10hardmultiple choice
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You are troubleshooting a Windows 11 device that fails to receive a PowerShell script deployed via Intune. The script is assigned to a group containing the device. Other policies on the device apply successfully. What should you check first?

Which TWO actions can you perform using the Microsoft Intune admin center to manage a Windows device that is enrolled in Intune?

You are troubleshooting an Intune-managed Windows 10 device that is not receiving a required application. Which THREE steps should you take to diagnose the issue? (Choose three.)

Question 13hardmultiple choice
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You are troubleshooting a Windows 11 device that fails to install an Intune-managed update. The device has been offline for two weeks. After reconnecting, the update does not install. In the Intune console, the update shows 'Failed to install' with error code 0x800f0831. What is the most likely cause?

You are troubleshooting a Windows 11 device that fails to install a required Win32 app deployed via Intune. Which THREE logs or locations should you review?

You are troubleshooting a Windows device that is not receiving policies from Intune. Which TWO actions should you take?

Question 16hardmultiple choice
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You are troubleshooting a Windows 10 device that is not receiving policy updates from Intune. The device shows 'Pending' status in the Intune console. The device is connected to the internet. What is the most likely cause?

Question 17mediummultiple choice
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You are troubleshooting a user's Windows 11 device that cannot connect to the corporate Wi-Fi network. The device is managed by Intune and has a Wi-Fi profile assigned. The profile uses SCEP certificate authentication. The certificate is issued by your internal CA. The device shows 'No internet access' though it connects. What is the most likely issue?

Question 18hardmultiple choice
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You have enabled Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS devices. Some macOS devices show a status of 'Sensor disconnected' in the Microsoft Defender XDR portal. The devices are online and can communicate with the internet. Which troubleshooting step should you take first?

Question 19hardmultiple choice
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You are troubleshooting an issue where Windows 10 devices are not receiving Windows updates from Intune. The update rings are configured, and the devices are enrolled. However, devices show 'Up to date' even though they are missing critical security updates. What should you verify?

Question 20hardmultiple choice
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You are troubleshooting a Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise deployment on Windows 10 devices managed by Intune. Users report that the apps are not installing, but the deployment status in Intune shows 'Success' for some devices and 'Failed' for others. On a failing device, you discover that the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) logs indicate '0x80070005 - Access denied'. What is the most likely cause?

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Frequently asked questions

What does the MD-102 exam test about Troubleshooting?
Troubleshooting questions test whether you can apply the concept in context, not just recognise a definition.
How should I use these practice questions?
Select your answer before revealing the explanation. Then read why each option is right or wrong — this active recall approach builds retention far faster than re-reading notes.
Can I practise just Troubleshooting questions in a focused session?
Yes — the session launcher on this page draws every question from the Troubleshooting domain. Use a 10-question session first to gauge your baseline, then move to 20 or 30 once the weak spots are clear.
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