MD-102 Allow non-Microsoft signed updates Practice Question
You have a Windows 11 device that is co-managed with Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune. After migrating the Windows Update workload to Intune, users report that they can still manually check for updates in Windows Settings and install optional driver and firmware updates that are not signed by Microsoft. You need to prevent users from installing these optional updates. Which setting should you configure in Intune?
⚠ Common exam trap
Some may think that blocking non-Microsoft signed updates also blocks all optional updates, but since the scenario specifically targets non-Microsoft signed updates, this setting is appropriate and addresses the requirement.
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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Set 'Allow non-Microsoft signed updates' to 'Block'.
Setting 'Allow non-Microsoft signed updates' to 'Block' directly prevents users from installing the optional driver and firmware updates that are not signed by Microsoft, which are precisely the updates described in the scenario. Option A changes notification behavior, Option B defers quality updates, and Option D redirects to WSUS, none of which block optional updates.
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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Set 'Configure Automatic Updates' to '2 - Notify for download and notify for install'.
Why it's wrong here
Set 'Configure Automatic Updates' to '2 - Notify for download and notify for install' only changes notification behavior; it does not prevent users from installing optional updates.
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Set 'Defer quality updates' to '30 days'.
Why it's wrong here
Set 'Defer quality updates' to '30 days' defers quality updates but does not block optional updates.
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Set 'Allow non-Microsoft signed updates' to 'Block'.
Why this is correct
Set 'Allow non-Microsoft signed updates' to 'Block' prevents installation of non-Microsoft signed optional updates, which are the typical optional updates users can install.
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Set 'Specify intranet Microsoft update service location' to point to WSUS.
Why it's wrong here
Set 'Specify intranet Microsoft update service location' to point to WSUS redirects update source but does not prevent manual optional update installation.
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Key term
Windows 11
Windows 11 is Microsoft's latest desktop operating system, offering a redesigned interface, enhanced security features, and improved support for modern hardware.
Key term
Configuration Manager
Configuration Manager is a systems management tool by Microsoft that helps IT administrators deploy software, enforce security policies, and manage devices across an organization.
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