The correct choice is the Endpoint protection profile for Microsoft Defender Antivirus, because tamper protection is a security feature that prevents unauthorized changes to Defender settings, and it is exclusively configured within the Endpoint protection profile type in Intune. This profile contains the specific toggle for tamper protection under the Microsoft Defender Antivirus section, whereas security baselines, device configuration profiles, and compliance policies lack this granular setting. On the MD-102 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between Intune profile types for managing Windows 10 security, with a common trap being to confuse the Endpoint protection profile with a security baseline, which covers broader settings but not tamper protection specifically. A useful memory tip is to think of tamper protection as a “lock” on Defender itself—only the Endpoint protection profile holds the key to that lock, not the baseline or compliance policies.
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 manage Windows 10 devices with Microsoft Intune. A user reports that a device has a red shield icon in the Windows Security Center, indicating tamper protection is off. You need to re-enable tamper protection on the device using Intune. Which profile type should you configure?
Option D is correct because tamper protection is configured via an endpoint protection profile for Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Option A is wrong because security baselines include some settings but tamper protection is specifically in endpoint protection. Option B is wrong because device configuration profiles do not include tamper protection. Option C is wrong because compliance policies do not enforce settings.
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 configuration profile (settings catalog)
Why it's wrong here
Tamper protection is not available in the settings catalog.
Tamper protection is configured within the Microsoft Defender Antivirus section of endpoint protection profiles.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Security baseline (Windows 10/11)
Why it's wrong here
Security baselines do not directly configure tamper protection.
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Compliance policy
Why it's wrong here
Compliance policies monitor but do not enforce settings.
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 cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
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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: Endpoint protection profile (Microsoft Defender Antivirus) — Option D is correct because tamper protection is configured via an endpoint protection profile for Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Option A is wrong because security baselines include some settings but tamper protection is specifically in endpoint protection. Option B is wrong because device configuration profiles do not include tamper protection. Option C is wrong because compliance policies do not enforce settings.
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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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