MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
Your organization uses Microsoft Intune to manage macOS devices. You need to ensure that all devices have FileVault disk encryption enabled. Which configuration profile type should you use?
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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Endpoint protection
'Endpoint protection' profiles include FileVault settings for macOS. Option A is incorrect because 'Custom' profiles are used for importing custom settings, not for encryption. Option C is incorrect because 'Device restrictions' contain general restrictions but not FileVault. Option D is incorrect because 'Device features' include settings like wallpaper and lock screen, not encryption.
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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Custom
Why it's wrong here
Custom profiles are used for importing custom settings, not for FileVault encryption.
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Endpoint protection
Why this is correct
Endpoint protection profiles include security settings such as FileVault encryption for macOS.
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Device restrictions
Why it's wrong here
Device restrictions contain general restrictions (e.g., password, apps) but do not include encryption settings.
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Device features
Why it's wrong here
Device features include settings like wallpaper and lock screen, not encryption.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
Key term
Disk encryption
Disk encryption is the process of converting data on a storage device into a coded form that can only be read with the correct decryption key, protecting it from unauthorized access.
Key term
Encryption
Encryption is the process of converting readable data into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access.
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