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The answer is noncompliant because the passwordRequired policy setting is true and no password is set. This outcome stems from Intune’s compliance policy per-setting evaluation, where each requirement is assessed independently; a single unmet setting—here, the missing password—immediately flags the device as noncompliant, regardless of other compliant settings like the OS version or storage encryption. On the MD-102 exam, this concept tests your understanding that compliance is not holistic but granular, often appearing in scenario-based questions where a device meets most rules but fails one critical setting. A common trap is assuming partial compliance yields a compliant status, but Intune’s logic is binary per setting. Remember the mnemonic: “One miss, all miss”—each setting stands alone, and a single failure triggers noncompliance.

MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question

This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of manage and maintain 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.

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```json
{
  "@odata.type": "#microsoft.graph.windows10CompliancePolicy",
  "passwordRequired": true,
  "passwordMinimumLength": 6,
  "passwordMinutesOfInactivityBeforeLock": 15,
  "passwordExpirationDays": 90,
  "passwordPreviousPasswordBlockCount": 5,
  "passwordRequiredType": "deviceDefault",
  "osMinimumVersion": "10.0.19042.0",
  "osMaximumVersion": "10.0.19044.0",
  "storageRequireEncryption": true
}
```

You have a Windows 10 device running OS version 10.0.19043.1234. The device is compliant with all settings except password requirements. The device does not have a password set. What is the compliance status?

Question 1hardmultiple choice
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Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

```json
{
  "@odata.type": "#microsoft.graph.windows10CompliancePolicy",
  "passwordRequired": true,
  "passwordMinimumLength": 6,
  "passwordMinutesOfInactivityBeforeLock": 15,
  "passwordExpirationDays": 90,
  "passwordPreviousPasswordBlockCount": 5,
  "passwordRequiredType": "deviceDefault",
  "osMinimumVersion": "10.0.19042.0",
  "osMaximumVersion": "10.0.19044.0",
  "storageRequireEncryption": true
}
```

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

✓

Noncompliant because passwordRequired is true and no password set.

Option A is correct because the device is noncompliant due to the passwordRequired policy setting being set to true while no password is configured on the device. In Microsoft Intune, compliance policies evaluate each setting independently; if a required setting like passwordRequired is not met, the device is marked noncompliant regardless of other compliant settings. The OS version 10.0.19043.1234 is within a supported range, and storage encryption is not evaluated unless explicitly required by a policy, so only the missing password triggers noncompliance.

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.

  • ✓

    Noncompliant because passwordRequired is true and no password set.

    Why this is correct

    The policy requires a password, and the device has none.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • ✗

    Noncompliant because storage encryption is not enabled.

    Why it's wrong here

    Storage encryption status is not mentioned, but password is the primary issue.

  • ✗

    Noncompliant because OS version is not within range.

    Why it's wrong here

    19043 is between 19042 and 19044.

  • ✗

    Compliant

    Why it's wrong here

    The device does not have a password, which is required.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

The trap here is that candidates assume a device is compliant if most settings are met, but Microsoft Intune evaluates each compliance policy setting independently, and a single failure—such as missing a password—results in overall noncompliance.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

Intune compliance policies for Windows 10 use the Configuration Service Provider (CSP) nodes, specifically ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/DeviceLock/DevicePasswordEnabled, to enforce password requirements. When passwordRequired is true, the device must have a password set via the Settings app or Group Policy; otherwise, the compliance status is evaluated as noncompliant during the next check-in. In real-world scenarios, a device might be compliant with all other settings but still be blocked from accessing corporate resources if a single critical policy like passwordRequired fails, emphasizing the importance of granular policy enforcement.

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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.

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What does this MD-102 question test?

Manage and maintain devices — This question tests Manage and maintain devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Noncompliant because passwordRequired is true and no password set. — Option A is correct because the device is noncompliant due to the passwordRequired policy setting being set to true while no password is configured on the device. In Microsoft Intune, compliance policies evaluate each setting independently; if a required setting like passwordRequired is not met, the device is marked noncompliant regardless of other compliant settings. The OS version 10.0.19043.1234 is within a supported range, and storage encryption is not evaluated unless explicitly required by a policy, so only the missing password triggers noncompliance.

What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?

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What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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Same concept, more angles

1 more ways this is tested on MD-102

These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.

Variation 1. A Windows 11 device running build 10.0.22621.500 reports as noncompliant with the policy shown. The device meets all password requirements, has BitLocker enabled, and uses Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with a 'high' security level. What is the most likely cause of noncompliance?

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  • ✓ A.Screen timeout exceeds the policy setting
  • B.Device threat protection level is not set to high
  • C.Storage encryption is not enabled
  • D.OS version is above the maximum allowed

Why A: The device is noncompliant because the screen timeout setting exceeds the policy's maximum allowed value. In Microsoft Intune, compliance policies for Windows 11 enforce specific screen timeout limits (e.g., 5 minutes for idle timeout), and even if other requirements like password, BitLocker, and Defender for Endpoint are met, a mismatch in screen timeout triggers noncompliance. The build number 10.0.22621.500 indicates Windows 11 22H2, which is within supported versions, so OS version is not the issue.

Last reviewed: Jun 24, 2026

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