MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
You manage devices in Microsoft Intune. You need to ensure that a specific set of Windows 10 devices automatically receive new configuration profiles as soon as they are assigned. The devices are already enrolled and are members of an Microsoft Entra ID group. What should you do?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is overcomplicating the assignment by using dynamic groups or categories when a static group already exists.
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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Assign the configuration profile to the Microsoft Entra ID group.
Assigning the configuration profile to the existing Microsoft Entra ID group that contains the devices is the most direct and effective method. Intune will deploy the profile to all devices in the group automatically. Other options either target users, use categories that are not for assignment, or introduce unnecessary complexity.
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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Create a device category and assign the profile to that category.
Why it's wrong here
Device categories are used for filtering and reporting, not for direct assignment. You cannot assign a configuration profile directly to a device category; you would still need to assign to a group. This does not meet the requirement for automatic deployment to the specific devices.
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Assign the configuration profile to the user who owns the devices.
Why it's wrong here
Assigning to users targets the user, not the device. While user-targeted policies can apply to devices, they may not cover all devices if multiple users share them or if the device is not associated with a user. The requirement is to target a specific set of devices, so device group assignment is more appropriate.
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Assign the configuration profile to the Microsoft Entra ID group.
Why this is correct
Assigning the configuration profile to the Microsoft Entra ID group ensures that all devices in that group receive the profile. Intune automatically applies assigned profiles to targeted devices upon check-in. This is the standard method to deploy configurations to a set of devices.
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Use a dynamic device group based on device name and assign the profile to it.
Why it's wrong here
While dynamic groups can be used, the scenario states the devices are already members of an Microsoft Entra ID group. Creating a new dynamic group adds unnecessary complexity and may not include all intended devices if the naming convention is not perfect. The simplest and most direct method is to assign to the existing group.
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Managing Device Configuration Profiles
Key term
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID is a cloud-based identity and access management service that lets employees sign in and access resources both inside and outside of your organization.
Key term
Configuration profile
A configuration profile is a set of settings and policies that can be applied remotely to devices to enforce security, compliance, and customization rules.
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