MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
Your company uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows 11 devices. A security policy requires that devices automatically receive quality updates as soon as they are available, with a deadline of 2 days after release and automatic restart outside active hours. You create a Windows update ring in Intune. Which setting should you configure to meet the deadline requirement?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the deadline setting with automatic update behavior or active hours, which control timing but do not enforce a mandatory installation deadline.
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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Set 'Update deadline' to 2 days and configure 'Grace period' as needed.
A Windows update ring in Intune includes an 'Update deadline' setting that forces installation and restart after a specified number of days. Setting it to 2 days ensures quality updates are installed and the device restarts within two days of release, meeting the security policy. Other settings like active hours or auto restart do not enforce the deadline.
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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Set 'Restart checks' to 'Allow' and configure 'Auto restart' to 'Always'.
Why it's wrong here
Restart checks determine whether a restart can proceed (e.g., no pending updates or active users), and auto restart settings control behavior after installation. However, they do not establish a deadline for when updates must be installed. Without a deadline, updates might be deferred indefinitely by the user.
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Set 'Automatic update behavior' to 'Auto install and restart at maintenance time'.
Why it's wrong here
This setting installs updates and restarts at a scheduled maintenance time, but it does not enforce a deadline after which the device forcibly restarts. It relies on a maintenance window, which may not align with the 2-day deadline. It also does not guarantee immediate installation upon release.
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Set 'Update deadline' to 2 days and configure 'Grace period' as needed.
Why this is correct
The update deadline setting in a Windows update ring specifies the number of days after an update is available before it is forcibly installed and the device restarts. Setting it to 2 days meets the requirement. The grace period can allow users to postpone within that deadline.
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Set 'Active hours start' and 'Active hours end' to define the restart window.
Why it's wrong here
Active hours only prevent restarts during the specified period; they do not set a deadline for update installation or force a restart after a certain number of days. They are a supporting setting for user experience, not a mechanism to enforce a deadline.
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Key term
Windows 11
Windows 11 is Microsoft's latest desktop operating system, offering a redesigned interface, enhanced security features, and improved support for modern hardware.
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Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage employee devices, apps, and security policies without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
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