MD-102 Protect devices Practice Question
Your organization uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows 10 devices. You need to create a compliance policy that requires devices to have a firewall enabled. Which setting should you configure?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse firewall with other security settings like antivirus or BitLocker, which are related but do not enforce firewall enablement.
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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Firewall
The Firewall setting in a Windows compliance policy specifically evaluates whether Windows Firewall is enabled. Setting it to 'Require' ensures devices without an active firewall are non-compliant, directly satisfying the scenario's requirement.
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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Firewall
Why this is correct
The Firewall setting in a Windows compliance policy checks whether the Windows Firewall is enabled on the device. Configuring this setting to 'Require' ensures devices with the firewall disabled are marked non-compliant, directly fulfilling the requirement.
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Antivirus
Why it's wrong here
The Antivirus setting checks for antivirus protection, such as Windows Defender Antivirus, but does not verify firewall status. It addresses a different security control and would not meet the requirement to ensure the firewall is enabled.
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Require a password to unlock mobile devices
Why it's wrong here
This setting enforces a password but does not check firewall status. It is unrelated to the requirement for firewall enablement. Configuring it would not help ensure devices have a firewall enabled, and it might impose unnecessary password policies.
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Require BitLocker
Why it's wrong here
Require BitLocker enforces drive encryption but does not check firewall status. It is not relevant to the firewall requirement. Enabling this would add an encryption requirement that is not part of the scenario, potentially causing additional compliance failures.
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General Data Protection Regulation
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Key term
Policy
A policy is a set of rules or guidelines that defines how an organization manages, secures, and operates its IT systems and services.
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