MD-102 Protect devices Practice Question
You have a Windows 10 device that is managed by Intune and enrolled in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. The device is reporting a high number of false positive detections from Microsoft Defender Antivirus. You need to configure an exclusion for a specific folder path to reduce false positives. Where should you configure the exclusion?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the Microsoft Defender Security Center (a cloud-based security analytics portal) with the Intune endpoint protection profile, mistakenly thinking exclusions are configured in the security center rather than in the device management policy.
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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In the endpoint protection profile for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Intune
In an Intune-managed environment, antivirus exclusions for Microsoft Defender Antivirus are configured within the endpoint protection profile, specifically under the Microsoft Defender Antivirus settings. This profile is assigned to devices via Intune policies, allowing centralized management of exclusions without requiring on-premises Group Policy or direct interaction with the Microsoft Defender Security Center portal.
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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In a device compliance policy
Why it's wrong here
Compliance policies do not support antivirus exclusions.
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In Group Policy
Why it's wrong here
Group Policy is not used when devices are Intune-managed.
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In the endpoint protection profile for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Intune
Why this is correct
Exclusions are set within the antivirus settings of the endpoint protection profile.
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In Microsoft Defender Security Center
Why it's wrong here
Security Center does not allow configuring exclusions for managed devices.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
Key term
Windows 10
Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft that combines the familiarity of Windows 7 with the modern features of Windows 8, designed to run on a wide range of devices from desktops to tablets.
Key term
Policy
A policy is a set of rules or guidelines that defines how an organization manages, secures, and operates its IT systems and services.
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