MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
You need to retire a corporate-owned iOS device that is no longer in use. The device is enrolled in Intune with user affinity. Which action should you perform?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse 'Retire' with 'Wipe' or 'Disable', not realizing that Retire is the correct action for removing corporate data without affecting personal data on a corporate-owned device with user affinity.
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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Retire the device from Intune.
The 'Retire' action in Intune removes the managed app data and policies from the device while preserving the user's personal data, which is appropriate for a corporate-owned device with user affinity that is no longer in use. Retiring also removes the device from Intune management and revokes the company portal access, ensuring compliance without unnecessary data loss.
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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Disable the device in Intune.
Why it's wrong here
Disable is not a supported action.
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Wipe the device from Intune.
Why it's wrong here
Wipe performs a factory reset, not just removal.
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Retire the device from Intune.
Why this is correct
Retire removes management and corporate data.
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Delete the device from Microsoft Entra ID.
Why it's wrong here
This removes the device object but does not remove management.
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Key term
Compliance
Compliance is the process of ensuring that an organization follows laws, regulations, standards, and internal policies that apply to its operations and data handling.
Key term
Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage their users' devices and applications, ensuring security and compliance without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
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