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The three settings that must be configured to enable Windows Hello for Business in an Intune policy are enabling Windows Hello for Business, setting a minimum PIN length, and configuring biometrics. These three work together because Windows Hello for Business relies on a PIN as the primary gesture tied to a device’s trusted platform module, and biometrics like facial recognition or fingerprint are optional enhancements that still require the PIN as a fallback. On the Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator MD-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of the core policy prerequisites versus peripheral options like certificate enrollment, which is a separate authentication method, or vague placeholders that are not actual settings. A common trap is assuming certificate enrollment must be enabled alongside Windows Hello, but the exam emphasizes that the PIN and biometrics are the direct controls within the policy. Remember the mnemonic “P-B-E” for PIN, Biometrics, and Enable to recall the three required pillars.
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of protect devices. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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.
Which THREE settings must be configured to enable Windows Hello for Business in an Intune policy?
Enable Windows Hello for Business provisioning.
Why wrong: Not a specific setting; it's part of enablement.
Use Windows Hello for Business.
Must be set to 'Enabled'.
Configure biometrics (facial recognition or fingerprint).
Optional but can be configured.
Certificate enrollment policy.
Why wrong: Not required for Windows Hello for Business.
Minimum PIN length.
Must be configured.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Use Windows Hello for Business.
Options B, C, and D are correct. You must enable Windows Hello for Business, configure minimum PIN length, and configure biometrics if desired. Option A is wrong because certificate enrollment is separate. Option E is wrong because it's not a setting.
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.
Enable Windows Hello for Business provisioning.
Why it's wrong here
Not a specific setting; it's part of enablement.
Use Windows Hello for Business.
Why this is correct
Must be set to 'Enabled'.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Configure biometrics (facial recognition or fingerprint).
Why this is correct
Optional but can be configured.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Certificate enrollment policy.
Why it's wrong here
Not required for Windows Hello for Business.
Minimum PIN length.
Why this is correct
Must be configured.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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.
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Protect devices — This question tests Protect devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Use Windows Hello for Business. — Options B, C, and D are correct. You must enable Windows Hello for Business, configure minimum PIN length, and configure biometrics if desired. Option A is wrong because certificate enrollment is separate. Option E is wrong because it's not a setting.
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.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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