MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
Which THREE actions can be taken from the Intune admin center when a device is retired?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the Retire action with the Wipe action, or assume that Remote lock and Reset passcode are part of the retire workflow, when in fact they are independent remote actions that do not remove the device from management.
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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Retire
When a device is retired in Intune, the device record is removed from management, and the device is no longer subject to compliance policies or conditional access. The Retire action (A) is the primary action that removes the device from Intune without wiping corporate data, while the Wipe action (D) resets the device to factory defaults and removes all data. The Delete action (E) permanently removes the device object from the Intune console, which is also available from the device blade after retirement or wipe.
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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Retire
Why this is correct
Retirement is the action itself.
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Remote lock
Why it's wrong here
Remote lock is a separate action, not part of retirement.
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Reset passcode
Why it's wrong here
Passcode reset is for active devices.
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Wipe
Why this is correct
Factory reset is an option during retirement.
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Delete
Why this is correct
You can delete the device from Intune.
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Key term
General Data Protection Regulation
A European Union law that gives individuals control over their personal data and sets strict rules for how organizations collect, store, and process that data.
Key term
Wipe
Wipe is the process of securely erasing all data from a storage device, making it unrecoverable and preparing the device for reuse or disposal.
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