The answer is to create a Conditional Access policy requiring compliant devices and pair it with a device compliance policy from Intune. This combination works because Conditional Access acts as the gatekeeper, checking the device’s compliance status in real time before granting access to corporate apps, while the compliance policy defines what “compliant” means—such as requiring encryption or a minimum OS version. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how Intune’s compliance policies and Azure AD Conditional Access integrate to enforce endpoint security, a core concept for the “Manage security” domain. A common trap is selecting app protection policies, which are designed for unmanaged or BYOD devices, not for blocking non-compliant managed devices. Remember the memory tip: “Compliance checks the lock, Conditional Access opens the door”—the policy alone can’t block access; it needs the CA rule to enforce the restriction.
MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of manage applications. 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 Intune to manage devices. You need to ensure that only compliant devices can access corporate applications. Which TWO configurations should you implement?
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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Create a device compliance policy
Options A and B are correct because they enforce conditional access based on compliance. Option C is wrong because app protection policies are for unmanaged devices. Option D is wrong because device compliance policy alone does not block access. Option E is wrong because MFA is not specifically for app access control.
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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Deploy an App Protection Policy
Why it's wrong here
For app-level protection, not device compliance.
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Create a device compliance policy
Why this is correct
Defines compliance requirements.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Configure a device configuration profile
Why it's wrong here
Does not enforce access control.
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Enable multifactor authentication (MFA) for all users
Create a Conditional Access policy requiring compliant devices
Why this is correct
Blocks non-compliant devices.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
Identify which MD-102 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Manage applications — This question tests Manage applications — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create a device compliance policy — Options A and B are correct because they enforce conditional access based on compliance. Option C is wrong because app protection policies are for unmanaged devices. Option D is wrong because device compliance policy alone does not block access. Option E is wrong because MFA is not specifically for app access control.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
Identify which MD-102 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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