The correct answer is to assign the update ring policy to a Microsoft Entra ID group that contains all devices. This is because Windows Update for Business policies in Intune are delivered via update ring configurations, which must be targeted at a Microsoft Entra ID group to apply settings like deferral periods or pause windows to every Windows 10 device. On the MD-102 exam, this tests your understanding that Intune acts as the cloud-based management plane for Windows Update for Business, replacing traditional on-premises tools like WSUS. A common trap is assuming you need to configure settings directly on each device or use a user-based group, but update rings require device-based group assignment to ensure all endpoints receive the policy. Remember the memory tip: “Ring the device group, not the user group” to keep the targeting logic straight.
MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of manage and maintain 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 TWO actions should you take to ensure that Windows Update for Business settings are applied to all Windows 10 devices in your organization? (Choose two)
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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Create an update ring policy in Microsoft Intune.
B is correct because Windows Update for Business (WUfB) policies are configured through update ring policies in Microsoft Intune, which control how and when Windows 10 devices receive updates from Microsoft's update servers. This allows organizations to manage update deployment without needing on-premises infrastructure like WSUS.
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.
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Configure a WSUS server to synchronize updates.
Why it's wrong here
WSUS is not required for Windows Update for Business.
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Create an update ring policy in Microsoft Intune.
Why this is correct
Update ring policies configure Windows Update for Business settings.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Assign the update ring policy to a Microsoft Entra ID group that contains all devices.
Why this is correct
Assignment is necessary to apply the policy.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Enable peer-to-peer content sharing for Windows updates.
Why it's wrong here
Optional, not required for settings to apply.
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Create a device compliance policy to enforce update installation.
Why it's wrong here
Compliance policies do not configure update settings.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse WSUS with Windows Update for Business, thinking both are required, or they mistakenly believe a compliance policy can enforce update ring settings, when in fact update rings are a separate policy type in Intune.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Update ring policies in Intune use the Policy CSP (Configuration Service Provider) to configure WUfB settings such as deferral periods, pause features, and update deadlines. These policies are applied via Microsoft Entra ID group membership, and devices check in with Intune to receive the policy, which then modifies local Windows Update settings under the 'WindowsUpdate' node in the registry. In a real-world scenario, failing to assign the policy to the correct group means devices never receive the update ring configuration, leaving them on default update behavior.
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.
TExam Day Tips
→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 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.
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Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
Manage and maintain devices — This question tests Manage and maintain devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create an update ring policy in Microsoft Intune. — B is correct because Windows Update for Business (WUfB) policies are configured through update ring policies in Microsoft Intune, which control how and when Windows 10 devices receive updates from Microsoft's update servers. This allows organizations to manage update deployment without needing on-premises infrastructure like WSUS.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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