MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
You are planning the deployment of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to macOS devices managed by Microsoft Intune. Which TWO prerequisites are required?
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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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint license assigned to the user or device
The correct prerequisites are: A and B. For A: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint requires a valid license assigned to the user or device. For B: The macOS device must be enrolled in Microsoft Intune to receive the configuration profile and policies for Defender. Option C is incorrect because the Microsoft Intune management extension is for Windows only, not macOS. Option D is incorrect because onboarding to Microsoft Defender for Cloud is not a prerequisite; Defender for Endpoint can be deployed independently. Option E is incorrect because a VPN connection is not required for Defender for Endpoint to function on macOS.
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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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint license assigned to the user or device
Why this is correct
A license is required.
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macOS device enrollment in Microsoft Intune
Why this is correct
Enrollment is required to deploy the configuration profile.
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Microsoft Intune management extension installed on the device
Why it's wrong here
Management extension is for Windows only.
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Onboarding to Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Why it's wrong here
Onboarding to Defender for Cloud is optional.
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A VPN connection to the corporate network
Why it's wrong here
VPN is not required.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
Key term
VPN
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) creates a secure, encrypted tunnel between your device and a remote server, protecting your data and hiding your online activity.
Key term
Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage their users' devices and applications, ensuring security and compliance without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
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