MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
Which TWO Intune policies can be used to enforce encryption on macOS devices?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse the generic 'Disk Encryption' term with the macOS-specific FileVault, or assume that BitLocker (a Windows-only feature) can be applied to macOS, leading them to select options A or B instead of the correct FileVault-based answers.
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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Device Configuration policy (Endpoint Protection) for FileVault.
FileVault is the native full-disk encryption solution for macOS, and Intune's Device Configuration policy (Endpoint Protection) provides a dedicated profile to enable and enforce FileVault encryption. Option E is correct because a Device Compliance policy can also require FileVault encryption as a compliance setting, allowing conditional access to block non-compliant devices.
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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Device Compliance policy that requires BitLocker.
Why it's wrong here
BitLocker is not available on macOS.
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Device Compliance policy that requires Disk Encryption.
Why it's wrong here
Intune compliance policies for macOS use FileVault, not a generic 'Disk Encryption'.
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Device Configuration policy (Device Restrictions) for Disk Encryption.
Why it's wrong here
macOS disk encryption is managed via FileVault settings, not Device Restrictions.
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Device Configuration policy (Endpoint Protection) for FileVault.
Why this is correct
This policy configures FileVault settings.
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Device Compliance policy that requires FileVault.
Why this is correct
This compliance policy can mark devices as noncompliant if FileVault is not enabled.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
Key term
Encryption
Encryption is the process of converting readable data into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access.
Key term
Policy
A policy is a set of rules or guidelines that defines how an organization manages, secures, and operates its IT systems and services.
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