Quick Answer
The answer is the Windows 10 and later update ring policy. This is the correct choice because update rings are specifically designed to manage deferral periods for both feature and quality updates, allowing you to set a 60-day deferral for feature updates and a 14-day deferral for quality updates within a single policy configuration. On the Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator MD-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of how Intune’s Update Rings policy centralizes update timing controls, as opposed to the feature updates policy which targets specific versions, or the driver updates policy which handles separate hardware updates. A common trap is confusing deferral periods with compliance policies or version targeting, but remember that deferral delays are always configured within the update ring settings. Memory tip: think of an “update ring” as a scheduling circle that holds both feature and quality delays together.
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You need to configure Windows Update for Business policies using Intune. You want to defer feature updates by 60 days and quality updates by 14 days. Which policy setting should you use?
Windows compliance policy
Why wrong: Compliance policies do not control update timing.
Windows 10 and later update ring
Allows configuring deferral periods.
Windows feature update policy
Why wrong: For targeting specific versions, not deferrals.
Windows driver update policy
Why wrong: For driver updates only.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Windows 10 and later update ring
Option A is correct because the Update Rings policy includes settings for deferral periods. Option B is wrong because feature updates policy is for version targeting. Option C is wrong because driver updates policy is separate. Option D is wrong because Windows Update for Business is not a compliance policy.
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Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Windows compliance policy
Why it's wrong here
Compliance policies do not control update timing.
Windows 10 and later update ring
Why this is correct
Allows configuring deferral periods.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Windows feature update policy
Why it's wrong here
For targeting specific versions, not deferrals.
Windows driver update policy
Why it's wrong here
For driver updates only.
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Detailed technical explanation
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The correct answer is: Windows 10 and later update ring — Option A is correct because the Update Rings policy includes settings for deferral periods. Option B is wrong because feature updates policy is for version targeting. Option C is wrong because driver updates policy is separate. Option D is wrong because Windows Update for Business is not a compliance policy.
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Variation 1. You are configuring Windows Update for Business policies in Microsoft Intune. You want to ensure that devices receive quality updates (security fixes) as soon as they are released, but defer feature updates for up to 60 days. Which TWO settings should you configure?
easyWhy A: Options B and D are correct. Setting deferral for quality updates to 0 ensures immediate installation. Setting feature update deferral to 60 days delays feature updates. Option A is not a setting in update rings. Option C is incorrect because feature updates should be deferred, not quality. Option E is a service channel, not a deferral setting.
Last reviewed: Jun 21, 2026
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