MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
You manage Windows 10 devices with Microsoft Intune. You need to ensure that devices receive a specific Windows quality update as soon as possible, bypassing any deferral settings. What should you configure?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is thinking that setting deferrals to zero will force a specific update immediately; deferrals only control timing relative to release, not immediate installation of a chosen update.
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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Expedite the update using the Expedite update feature in Intune.
The Expedite update feature in Intune is specifically designed to deploy a specific quality update to devices immediately, bypassing deferrals and deadlines. It ensures the update is installed as soon as possible. Other options either do not target a specific update or do not guarantee immediate installation. Therefore, expediting the update is the correct action.
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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Modify the update ring to set quality update deferral to 0 days.
Why it's wrong here
Setting quality update deferral to 0 days means devices will receive quality updates as they are released, but it does not force a specific update to be installed immediately. There may still be a delay due to update checks and installation schedules. It also does not bypass other settings like deadlines. Therefore, it does not guarantee immediate installation of a specific update.
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Expedite the update using the Expedite update feature in Intune.
Why this is correct
The Expedite update feature in Intune allows you to deploy a specific quality update to devices immediately, bypassing deferral settings and deadlines. This ensures the update is installed as soon as possible. It is designed for urgent updates, such as security patches. You select the update and target devices, and Intune pushes it without waiting for the normal update cycle.
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Use a PowerShell script to manually install the update on each device.
Why it's wrong here
Using a PowerShell script to manually install the update is not a scalable or supported method for deploying updates via Intune. It requires scripting the download and installation, which may fail due to dependencies or permissions. It also does not integrate with Intune's update management features. The Expedite feature is the correct, supported method for urgent updates.
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Create a new update ring with no deferrals and assign it to the devices.
Why it's wrong here
Creating a new update ring with no deferrals can help devices receive updates sooner, but it does not target a specific quality update. Devices will still scan for updates and install them according to the update ring settings. It does not provide the ability to push a specific update immediately, nor does it bypass all deferrals for that specific update.
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Key term
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage employee devices, apps, and security policies without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
Key term
Windows 10
Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft that combines the familiarity of Windows 7 with the modern features of Windows 8, designed to run on a wide range of devices from desktops to tablets.
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