Quick Answer
The correct answer is to enable BitLocker, configure TPM as a protector, and specify Microsoft Entra ID as the recovery key storage. These three settings work together because the TPM protector validates the device’s integrity before unlocking the OS drive, while storing the recovery key in Entra ID ensures that administrators can retrieve it if the TPM fails or the user forgets their PIN. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how endpoint protection profiles in Intune enforce hardware-based encryption and cloud-backed key escrow—a common trap is confusing encryption method settings or OS drive encryption with the specific protector and recovery storage choices. Remember the memory tip: “TPM locks the door, Entra holds the spare key.”
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of protect 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.
You have a Microsoft Intune environment with devices running Windows 10 and 11. You need to configure a policy that enforces BitLocker drive encryption with a TPM protector and stores recovery key in Microsoft Entra ID. Which three settings must you configure in the endpoint protection profile? (Choose three.)
Store recovery key in Microsoft Entra ID
Recovery key storage must be set to Microsoft Entra ID.
Require encryption of OS drive
Why wrong: This is automatically done when BitLocker is enabled.
Choose encryption method (XTS-AES 128-bit)
Why wrong: Encryption method is unrelated to recovery key storage.
Enable BitLocker
BitLocker must be enabled.
Configure TPM as a protector
TPM must be selected as a protector.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Store recovery key in Microsoft Entra ID
Options A, B, and D are correct. To enforce BitLocker with TPM and store recovery key in Entra ID, you need to enable BitLocker, configure TPM as protector, and specify Entra ID as the recovery key storage. Option C is wrong because encryption of OS drive is a separate setting. Option E is wrong because the encryption method does not affect recovery key storage.
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.
Store recovery key in Microsoft Entra ID
Why this is correct
Recovery key storage must be set to Microsoft Entra ID.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Require encryption of OS drive
Why it's wrong here
This is automatically done when BitLocker is enabled.
Choose encryption method (XTS-AES 128-bit)
Why it's wrong here
Encryption method is unrelated to recovery key storage.
Enable BitLocker
Why this is correct
BitLocker must be enabled.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Configure TPM as a protector
Why this is correct
TPM must be selected as a protector.
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
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Protect devices — This question tests Protect devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Store recovery key in Microsoft Entra ID — Options A, B, and D are correct. To enforce BitLocker with TPM and store recovery key in Entra ID, you need to enable BitLocker, configure TPM as protector, and specify Entra ID as the recovery key storage. Option C is wrong because encryption of OS drive is a separate setting. Option E is wrong because the encryption method does not affect recovery key storage.
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Variation 1. An organization wants to enforce encryption on all Windows 10/11 devices using Intune. Which policy type should they use?
easyWhy D: Option A is correct: Endpoint security disk encryption policy in Intune manages BitLocker settings. Option B (Device compliance policy) checks encryption status but doesn't enforce it. Option C (Device configuration profile) can include some encryption settings but the dedicated endpoint security policy is recommended. Option D (App protection policy) manages data protection at the app level, not device encryption.
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