This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of protect devices. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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 conditions must be met for a Windows 10 device to be considered compliant with an Intune compliance policy that requires BitLocker and Secure Boot?
TPM is present and enabled.
Why wrong: TPM is a prerequisite but not a compliance setting.
Secure Boot is enabled.
Secure Boot is a required setting.
All fixed drives are encrypted with BitLocker.
Why wrong: Only system drive is required.
Windows Defender Antivirus is active.
Why wrong: Not part of this policy.
BitLocker is enabled on the system drive.
BitLocker requirement is for system drive.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Secure Boot is enabled.
Options A and C are correct. BitLocker must be enabled on the system drive, and Secure Boot must be enabled. Option B is wrong because TPM is required for BitLocker but not a separate compliance setting. Option D is wrong because encryption of other drives is not required. Option E is wrong because antivirus is not part of this policy.
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.
TPM is present and enabled.
Why it's wrong here
TPM is a prerequisite but not a compliance setting.
Secure Boot is enabled.
Why this is correct
Secure Boot is a required setting.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
All fixed drives are encrypted with BitLocker.
Why it's wrong here
Only system drive is required.
Windows Defender Antivirus is active.
Why it's wrong here
Not part of this policy.
BitLocker is enabled on the system drive.
Why this is correct
BitLocker requirement is for system drive.
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.
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.
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Protect devices — This question tests Protect devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Secure Boot is enabled. — Options A and C are correct. BitLocker must be enabled on the system drive, and Secure Boot must be enabled. Option B is wrong because TPM is required for BitLocker but not a separate compliance setting. Option D is wrong because encryption of other drives is not required. Option E is wrong because antivirus is not part of this policy.
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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