MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
Your company deploys Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to Windows devices managed by Microsoft Intune. You need to ensure that all devices send diagnostic data at the 'Optional diagnostic data' level. Which configuration profile type should you use?
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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Device restrictions
The correct configuration profile type is 'Device restrictions' (Option B). In Microsoft Intune, the Device restrictions profile for Windows 10/11 includes the 'Diagnostic data' setting under the General category, which allows you to configure the level of diagnostic data sent to Microsoft, including 'Optional diagnostic data'. Option A (Administrative templates) is used for ADMX-backed policies but is not the simplest method for this specific setting. Option C (Endpoint protection) focuses on security settings like Microsoft Defender Antivirus and does not contain diagnostic data settings. Option D (Custom) could be used but is not the recommended or simplest approach.
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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Administrative templates
Why it's wrong here
Administrative templates can configure diagnostic data via ADMX, but the question asks for the configuration profile type that should be used. The built-in 'Device restrictions' profile is the correct choice for this setting.
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Device restrictions
Why this is correct
Correct. Device restrictions includes the 'Diagnostic data' setting under Windows 10 and later > General, allowing you to set the level to 'Optional diagnostic data'.
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Endpoint protection
Why it's wrong here
Endpoint protection is used for security settings like Defender Antivirus and firewall, not for diagnostic data levels.
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Custom
Why it's wrong here
Custom profiles are for settings not covered by built-in profiles, but there is a built-in setting for diagnostic data in Device restrictions, so custom is not needed.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
Key term
Security
Security in IT is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, damage, or theft.
Key term
Configuration profile
A configuration profile is a set of settings and policies that can be applied remotely to devices to enforce security, compliance, and customization rules.
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