MD-102 Protect devices Practice Question
You need to ensure that Windows 10 devices automatically receive Microsoft Defender antivirus definition updates from Microsoft. Which update channel should you configure in the endpoint protection profile?
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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Microsoft Update
The 'Microsoft Update' channel delivers Microsoft Defender antivirus definition updates directly from Microsoft. Option B is incorrect because Microsoft Update for Business is typically used for feature and quality updates, not specifically for Defender definition updates; the correct channel for automatic definition updates is Microsoft Update. Option C is incorrect because Windows Update is for OS updates, not definition updates. Option D is incorrect because WSUS may delay definition updates.
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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Microsoft Update
Why this is correct
Correct. Microsoft Update delivers Defender definition updates directly from Microsoft.
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Microsoft Update for Business
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Microsoft Update for Business is used for feature and quality updates, not specifically for definition updates. The correct channel for automatic definition updates is Microsoft Update.
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Windows Update
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Windows Update is for OS updates, not definition updates.
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WSUS
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. WSUS may delay definition updates and is not the appropriate channel for automatic definition updates from Microsoft.
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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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