MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
You need to ensure that Windows 10 devices are automatically upgraded to Windows 11 if they meet hardware requirements. Which policy should you configure in Microsoft Intune?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse 'update rings' (which control update behavior like deferrals and deadlines) with 'feature update policies' (which actually push the OS version upgrade), leading them to incorrectly select Option C.
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 a Windows 10/11 feature update policy.
A Windows 10/11 feature update policy in Microsoft Intune is specifically designed to manage the upgrade of Windows 10 devices to Windows 11. This policy uses Windows Update for Business to deliver the feature update (e.g., Windows 11 23H2) and automatically applies it to devices that meet the hardware requirements, ensuring a controlled upgrade process.
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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Assign a driver update policy.
Why it's wrong here
A driver update policy manages hardware driver approvals and deployment through Windows Update for Business; it cannot trigger an operating system upgrade to Windows 11. It is tempting because driver policies are configured per Windows Update ring, and would be correct for controlling which drivers reach managed devices.
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Assign a quality update policy.
Why it's wrong here
A quality update policy deploys monthly Windows security and reliability patches to existing builds; it does not change the operating system version to Windows 11. It is tempting because quality updates keep devices current, and would be correct for patching Windows 10 devices without changing their version.
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Assign an update ring for Windows 10.
Why it's wrong here
An update ring for Windows 10 delivers Windows 10 quality and feature updates within that product version; it cannot perform the Windows 11 in-place upgrade. It is tempting because update rings control update deferral and deadlines, and would be correct for managing Windows 10 update rollout cadence.
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Assign a Windows 10/11 feature update policy.
Why this is correct
A Windows 10/11 feature update policy in Microsoft Intune deploys a specific Windows 11 release to targeted devices, honouring the hardware readiness checks performed by Windows Update for Business. This directly satisfies the requirement that eligible Windows 10 devices upgrade automatically, while incompatible hardware is excluded from the rollout.
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Key term
Feature update policy
A feature update policy is a set of rules that controls how and when new features and capabilities are deployed to software, ensuring consistency, security, and minimal disruption across an organization.
Key term
Windows 11
Windows 11 is Microsoft's latest desktop operating system, offering a redesigned interface, enhanced security features, and improved support for modern hardware.
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