Quick Answer
The correct first step is to verify that Windows Update for Business is enabled on the devices. This is because an update ring in Microsoft Intune relies on the Windows Update for Business service to receive and apply policy settings; if this service is disabled, the ring’s deferral periods for feature and quality updates are simply ignored by the client. On the MD-102 exam, this concept tests your understanding of the prerequisite dependencies for update management—a common trap is assuming the issue lies with the ring’s assignment or deferral configuration, when the root cause is often a disabled Windows Update service on the endpoint. Remember that Intune pushes the ring policy, but the local Windows Update for Business component must be active to enforce it. A useful memory tip: “No WUfB, no ring—always check the service first.”
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of protect devices. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
Your company uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows 10 devices. You need to deploy a custom Windows 10 update ring that delays feature updates by 60 days and quality updates by 14 days. You create the update ring and assign it to a device group. After a week, you notice that devices are not receiving the quality updates as expected. What should you verify first?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "first"
Why it matters: Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
Ensure the deferral period for quality updates is set to 14 days.
Why wrong: It is set correctly.
Check that the update ring is assigned to the correct group.
Why wrong: Assigned correctly.
Verify that Windows Update for Business is enabled on the devices.
If disabled, devices won't receive updates from Intune.
Review the device compliance status.
Why wrong: Compliance is not related to update rings.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Verify that Windows Update for Business is enabled on the devices.
Option B is correct because if Windows Update for Business is disabled on the devices, the update ring will not apply. Option A is wrong because the ring is assigned. Option C is wrong because the deferral period is set correctly. Option D is wrong because the group might be correct.
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.
Ensure the deferral period for quality updates is set to 14 days.
Why it's wrong here
It is set correctly.
Check that the update ring is assigned to the correct group.
Why it's wrong here
Assigned correctly.
Verify that Windows Update for Business is enabled on the devices.
Why this is correct
If disabled, devices won't receive updates from Intune.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "first" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Review the device compliance status.
Why it's wrong here
Compliance is not related to update rings.
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 cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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: Verify that Windows Update for Business is enabled on the devices. — Option B is correct because if Windows Update for Business is disabled on the devices, the update ring will not apply. Option A is wrong because the ring is assigned. Option C is wrong because the deferral period is set correctly. Option D is wrong because the group might be correct.
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.
Yes — watch for: "first". Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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