MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
You are planning to deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Windows 10 devices managed by Intune. Which TWO prerequisites must be met before deploying?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse the prerequisites for Defender for Endpoint with those for other Microsoft 365 security services, mistakenly thinking Azure AD join or Azure AD Premium licenses are required, when in fact only an Intune enrollment and a Defender for Endpoint license are needed.
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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A Microsoft Defender for Endpoint license must be assigned.
A Microsoft Defender for Endpoint license is required because it provides the entitlement to use the Defender for Endpoint service, including its advanced threat protection, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and vulnerability management capabilities. Without this license, the service cannot be provisioned or used, even if the devices are properly enrolled and configured.
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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Devices must be joined to Azure AD.
Why it's wrong here
Device enrollment is sufficient.
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A Microsoft Defender for Endpoint license must be assigned.
Why this is correct
License is required to use the service.
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Devices must be enrolled in Microsoft Intune.
Why this is correct
Intune is used to deploy the configuration.
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Devices must have a third-party antivirus uninstalled.
Why it's wrong here
Defender can coexist in passive mode.
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An Azure AD Premium license must be assigned.
Why it's wrong here
Not required for Defender deployment.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
Key term
Threat protection
Threat protection is the set of security measures and technologies used to detect, prevent, and respond to cyberattacks and unauthorized access to systems and data.
Key term
Threat
A threat is any potential danger that could harm a computer system, network, or data, whether from a malicious hacker, a natural disaster, or an accidental mistake.
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