The answer is to modify the compliance policy to require a minimum of 60GB disk capacity. This is correct because Microsoft Intune’s compliance policy for disk space checks total disk capacity, not free space, so a device with 60GB total capacity will be marked non-compliant against a 64GB requirement, even if it has ample free space. On the MD-102 exam, this tests your understanding of the distinction between capacity and free space in device compliance settings, a common trap where candidates mistakenly try to adjust free space thresholds or add scripts. The key is to remember that Intune evaluates the hardware specification, not the available storage. For a memory tip: think “Capacity, not Capacity Available” — the policy checks the drive’s total size, not what’s left on it.
MD-102 Protect devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of protect devices. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Your company uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows 10 devices. You have a compliance policy that requires devices to have a minimum of 4GB RAM and 64GB disk space. Several devices are marked non-compliant due to disk space. You check the devices and find they have 60GB free. The compliance policy checks total disk capacity, not free space. You need to allow these devices to be compliant. What should you do?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "minimum / minimize"
Why it matters: Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
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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Modify the compliance policy to require a minimum of 60GB disk capacity.
Option C is correct because the compliance policy in Microsoft Intune checks total disk capacity, not free space. By lowering the minimum required total disk capacity to 60GB, devices with 60GB total disk space will meet the policy requirement and become compliant, without needing hardware changes or scripts.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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Upgrade the disk on these devices to 128GB.
Why it's wrong here
Unnecessary and costly.
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Change the compliance policy to check free disk space instead of total capacity.
Why it's wrong here
This would change the requirement; not necessary if total capacity is the issue.
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Modify the compliance policy to require a minimum of 60GB disk capacity.
Why this is correct
This accommodates the existing hardware.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Create a script to free up disk space on the devices.
Why it's wrong here
The policy checks total capacity, not free space.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse 'free disk space' with 'total disk capacity,' assuming the policy can be changed to check free space, but Intune's built-in compliance policies only evaluate total capacity.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Intune compliance policies for Windows 10 use the DeviceHealthAttestation service and WMI queries to report total physical disk size (e.g., Win32_DiskDrive). The policy setting 'Total storage capacity (GB)' compares against the device's total disk size, not available free space. This is a common limitation; administrators must adjust the threshold or use custom scripts via remediation actions if free space monitoring is needed.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Modify the compliance policy to require a minimum of 60GB disk capacity. — Option C is correct because the compliance policy in Microsoft Intune checks total disk capacity, not free space. By lowering the minimum required total disk capacity to 60GB, devices with 60GB total disk space will meet the policy requirement and become compliant, without needing hardware changes or scripts.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "minimum / minimize". Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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