MD-102 Protect devices Practice Question
Your organization has 5,000 Windows 10 devices managed by Microsoft Intune. You are implementing a new security policy that requires all devices to have BitLocker enabled with TPM validation. You create a device configuration profile for BitLocker and assign it to all devices. After two days, you notice that only 3,200 devices are compliant with the BitLocker policy. The remaining devices show 'Not applicable' for the setting. You verify that all devices are Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise and have TPM 2.0. What is the most likely cause of the 'Not applicable' status?
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 system partition is not configured correctly
BitLocker requires a system partition (active partition) that is of sufficient size (typically at least 100 MB) and properly configured. If the system partition is missing or misconfigured, the BitLocker setting will appear as 'Not applicable' even if the device meets other requirements like TPM 2.0. Option A is incorrect because all devices have TPM 2.0 as stated. Option C is incorrect because Secure Boot is not a prerequisite for BitLocker. Option D is incorrect because the devices are already enrolled in Intune.
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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Some devices have TPM 1.2 instead of TPM 2.0
Why it's wrong here
The stem states all devices have TPM 2.0.
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The system partition is not configured correctly
Why this is correct
BitLocker requires a properly configured system partition; otherwise, the policy shows 'Not applicable'.
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Secure Boot is disabled on some devices
Why it's wrong here
Secure Boot is not a prerequisite for BitLocker policy to apply.
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The devices are not enrolled in Intune
Why it's wrong here
The devices are enrolled as they are managed.
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Key term
BitLocker
BitLocker is a full-disk encryption feature built into Windows that protects data by encrypting the entire drive so that unauthorized users cannot access files without the correct recovery key.
Key term
Device configuration
Device configuration is the process of setting up and customizing the operating system, security policies, applications, and network settings on a device so it can securely connect to and function within an organization's IT environment.
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