MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
Your organization uses Microsoft Intune to manage devices. You need to configure a policy that automatically retires a device if it does not check in for 30 days. Which policy type should you configure?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse a device configuration policy (which controls settings) with a compliance policy (which enforces conditions and triggers actions like retirement), leading them to select Option A instead of B.
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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Compliance policy
A compliance policy in Microsoft Intune can include a 'Maximum days since device last checked in' setting. When a device fails to check in for the specified period (e.g., 30 days), Intune marks it as noncompliant, and a conditional access policy or automated action (such as retiring the device) can be triggered. This directly meets the requirement to automatically retire a device after 30 days of inactivity.
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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Device configuration policy
Why it's wrong here
Device configuration policies manage settings, not compliance actions.
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Compliance policy
Why this is correct
Compliance policies can include a grace period and action for non-compliance, including retiring devices after a specified period of inactivity.
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Windows Update for Business policy
Why it's wrong here
Windows Update for Business policies manage update settings.
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Device health attestation policy
Why it's wrong here
Device health attestation policies verify health, not inactivity.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
Key term
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.
Key term
Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage their users' devices and applications, ensuring security and compliance without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
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