The answer is a Device Compliance policy that requires FileVault and a Device Configuration policy (Endpoint Protection) profile for FileVault. These two Intune policies to enforce macOS encryption work together because FileVault is the native full-disk encryption solution for macOS, and Intune provides both a configuration profile to actively enable and manage the encryption settings and a compliance policy to verify that encryption is active, allowing conditional access to block non-compliant devices. On the Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator MD-102 exam, this tests your understanding of the distinction between configuration (applying the setting) and compliance (reporting and enforcing the setting), a common trap where candidates choose only one policy. Remember the memory tip: "Configure it, then Comply it"—the Device Configuration policy turns FileVault on, while the Compliance policy ensures it stays on.
MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of prepare infrastructure for 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 Intune policies can be used to enforce encryption on macOS devices?
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.
Option D is correct because 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.
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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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.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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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.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that 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.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
FileVault uses Apple's CoreStorage or APFS encryption with XTS-AES-128 encryption algorithm, and Intune enforces it by deploying a configuration profile that sets the 'Enable FileVault' payload. When combined with a compliance policy requiring FileVault, Intune can trigger automatic remediation (e.g., escrowing the personal recovery key to Intune) and block access to corporate resources until encryption is enabled. A real-world scenario is ensuring that macOS devices with FileVault disabled are quarantined via Conditional Access until the user enables encryption and the device rechecks compliance.
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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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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.
Prepare infrastructure for devices — This question tests Prepare infrastructure for devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Device Configuration policy (Endpoint Protection) for FileVault. — Option D is correct because 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.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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