- A
An app protection policy in Intune that blocks access based on device risk.
Why wrong: App protection policies apply to apps, not entire device access.
- B
A compliance policy that marks devices as noncompliant based on Defender for Endpoint risk, and a conditional access policy that blocks noncompliant devices.
This combination ensures that devices with high risk are blocked from accessing resources.
- C
A conditional access policy that requires device to be compliant, and a compliance policy that uses the Defender for Endpoint device risk level.
Why wrong: This is the standard configuration to block at-risk devices: a compliance policy with Defender for Endpoint risk level, and a conditional access policy requiring compliant devices.
- D
A device configuration policy that disables network access for at-risk devices.
Why wrong: Device configuration policies do not enforce access control; they configure settings.
Quick Answer
The correct answer is a compliance policy that marks devices as noncompliant based on Defender for Endpoint risk, paired with a Conditional Access policy that blocks noncompliant devices. This works because the compliance policy evaluates the device threat level from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint—once a device exceeds the allowed risk threshold, it is marked noncompliant, and the Conditional Access policy then enforces the block by requiring the device to be marked as compliant before granting access to corporate resources. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of the interplay between Intune compliance and Azure AD Conditional Access, a common trap being that a compliance policy alone only flags the device but does not enforce access control—you must pair it with a Conditional Access policy. Remember the two-step rule: compliance marks it, Conditional Access blocks it. A useful mnemonic is "Mark then Block" to avoid confusing this with app protection policies or device configuration profiles.
MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of prepare infrastructure for devices. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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 organization uses Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (now Microsoft Defender XDR) and Microsoft Intune. You need to ensure that devices that are deemed 'at risk' by Microsoft Defender for Endpoint are automatically blocked from accessing corporate resources. What should you configure?
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
A compliance policy that marks devices as noncompliant based on Defender for Endpoint risk, and a conditional access policy that blocks noncompliant devices.
Option D is correct because the Device Health Attestation Service evaluates device health, but for Defender for Endpoint risk, you need a conditional access policy that uses the 'Require device to be marked as compliant' grant control, combined with a compliance policy that uses the 'Require the device to be at or under the Device Threat Level' setting. However, the option D says: 'A conditional access policy that requires the device to be marked as compliant, and a compliance policy that uses the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint device risk level.' That is exactly what is needed. Option A is wrong because an app protection policy is for app-level, not device-level. Option B is wrong because a device configuration policy does not enforce access control. Option C is wrong because a compliance policy alone does not block access; it only marks noncompliant.
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.
- ✗
An app protection policy in Intune that blocks access based on device risk.
Why it's wrong here
App protection policies apply to apps, not entire device access.
- ✓
A compliance policy that marks devices as noncompliant based on Defender for Endpoint risk, and a conditional access policy that blocks noncompliant devices.
Why this is correct
This combination ensures that devices with high risk are blocked from accessing resources.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
A conditional access policy that requires device to be compliant, and a compliance policy that uses the Defender for Endpoint device risk level.
Why it's wrong here
This is the standard configuration to block at-risk devices: a compliance policy with Defender for Endpoint risk level, and a conditional access policy requiring compliant devices.
- ✗
A device configuration policy that disables network access for at-risk devices.
Why it's wrong here
Device configuration policies do not enforce access control; they configure settings.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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Prepare infrastructure for devices — This question tests Prepare infrastructure for devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: A compliance policy that marks devices as noncompliant based on Defender for Endpoint risk, and a conditional access policy that blocks noncompliant devices. — Option D is correct because the Device Health Attestation Service evaluates device health, but for Defender for Endpoint risk, you need a conditional access policy that uses the 'Require device to be marked as compliant' grant control, combined with a compliance policy that uses the 'Require the device to be at or under the Device Threat Level' setting. However, the option D says: 'A conditional access policy that requires the device to be marked as compliant, and a compliance policy that uses the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint device risk level.' That is exactly what is needed. Option A is wrong because an app protection policy is for app-level, not device-level. Option B is wrong because a device configuration policy does not enforce access control. Option C is wrong because a compliance policy alone does not block access; it only marks noncompliant.
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