The correct answer is a Conditional Access policy. This policy type is the appropriate choice because it directly governs authentication requirements for accessing Microsoft Entra ID resources, including the ability to enforce a PIN of at least 6 characters as part of the grant controls. While device configuration policies manage device-level settings and compliance policies evaluate device health, only Conditional Access policies sit at the identity and access layer, allowing you to require a PIN specifically when users attempt to reach Entra ID resources like Exchange Online or SharePoint. On the MD-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of where access control logic lives versus device management—a common trap is confusing device configuration policies (which set device PINs) with Conditional Access policies (which require a PIN for resource access). Remember the memory tip: "Conditional Access controls the door to the resource; device configuration sets the lock on the device itself."
MD-102 Protect devices Practice Question
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 devices enrolled in Microsoft Intune. You need to configure a policy that requires a PIN of at least 6 characters for accessing Microsoft Entra ID resources. Which policy type should you configure?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "least"
Why it matters: You want the option with minimum overhead, fewest steps, or lowest impact — not the most feature-rich or comprehensive answer.
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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Conditional Access policy
Option C is correct because Conditional Access policies can require a PIN for access to resources. Option A is wrong because compliance policies do not enforce PIN requirements. Option B is wrong because device configuration policies are for device settings, not access policies. Option D is wrong because app protection policies are for mobile app management.
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.
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Device compliance policy
Why it's wrong here
Compliance policies mark devices as compliant or non-compliant but do not enforce PIN requirements for access.
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Conditional Access policy
Why this is correct
Conditional Access can require a PIN as a grant control for accessing Microsoft Entra ID resources.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "least" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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App protection policy
Why it's wrong here
App protection policies manage data protection within apps, not device-level PIN requirements.
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Device configuration policy
Why it's wrong here
Device configuration policies configure device settings but not access policies.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
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
How to think about this question
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.
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.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
Identify which MD-102 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Protect devices — This question tests Protect devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Conditional Access policy — Option C is correct because Conditional Access policies can require a PIN for access to resources. Option A is wrong because compliance policies do not enforce PIN requirements. Option B is wrong because device configuration policies are for device settings, not access policies. Option D is wrong because app protection policies are for mobile app management.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
Identify which MD-102 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "least". You want the option with minimum overhead, fewest steps, or lowest impact — not the most feature-rich or comprehensive answer.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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