MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
You need to retire a device in Microsoft Intune. What is the effect of retiring a device?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse 'retire' with 'wipe' (factory reset), assuming both remove all data, but Intune's selective wipe is designed specifically to preserve personal data while removing corporate resources.
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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The device is unenrolled, and corporate data and apps are removed. Personal data is preserved.
Retiring a device in Microsoft Intune performs a selective wipe that removes only corporate-managed data and apps while preserving the user's personal data. The device is also unenrolled from Intune management, meaning it no longer receives policy or compliance enforcement. This is distinct from a full wipe, which resets the entire device to factory settings.
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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The device is unenrolled, and corporate data and apps are removed. Personal data is preserved.
Why this is correct
Retirement removes company data and unenrolls the device.
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The device is factory reset to its original settings.
Why it's wrong here
Factory reset is a wipe, not a retirement.
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The device remains enrolled but can no longer access corporate resources.
Why it's wrong here
Retirement unenrolls the device, so it is no longer enrolled.
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The device is deleted from Azure AD and Intune.
Why it's wrong here
Retirement does not delete the device from Azure AD; it unenrolls it.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
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.
Key term
General Data Protection Regulation
A European Union law that gives individuals control over their personal data and sets strict rules for how organizations collect, store, and process that data.
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