MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
You manage devices with Microsoft Intune and have enabled co-management with Configuration Manager. You need to ensure that Windows Update policies are managed by Intune for all co-managed Windows 10 devices. Which workload slider should you set in Configuration Manager?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the 'Windows Update Policies' slider with the 'Endpoint Protection' slider, mistakenly thinking update management is part of security policies, but the slider specifically governs Windows Update for Business policies, not Defender or antivirus updates.
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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Windows Update Policies
In a co-management scenario, the workload slider determines which management authority handles specific workloads. Setting the 'Windows Update Policies' slider to 'Intune' directs Windows Update for Business policies to be applied via Intune, overriding Configuration Manager policies for co-managed Windows 10 devices. This ensures that update rings and deferral settings configured in Intune are enforced.
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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Endpoint Protection
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This workload controls antivirus and firewall.
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Windows Update Policies
Why this is correct
Correct. This workload controls update management.
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Client Apps
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This workload controls app management.
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Device Configuration
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This workload controls configuration settings.
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Key term
Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage their users' devices and applications, ensuring security and compliance without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
Key term
Co-management
Co-management is a device management strategy that lets organizations simultaneously manage Windows 10 and later devices using both Configuration Manager (on-premises) and Microsoft Intune (cloud), enabling a gradual transition to modern management.
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