The answer is to use the built-in Windows 10 security baseline in Microsoft Intune. This is the correct approach because Intune provides pre-configured, Microsoft-recommended security baseline templates that include settings for BitLocker encryption and Windows Defender Antivirus, allowing you to deploy a consistent security baseline across your managed devices without building policies from scratch. On the MD-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of modern management versus legacy tools; the common trap is confusing Intune baselines with on-premises solutions like Group Policy or Configuration Manager, which are not the recommended cloud-native method. Remember that Intune baselines are designed to simplify compliance by applying a curated set of security defaults that you can customize as needed. A useful memory tip is "Baseline = Built-in Blueprint" — think of it as a ready-made security blueprint that enforces BitLocker and Defender, saving you from scripting or manual configuration.
MD-102 Protect devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of protect 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 Intune to manage Windows 10 devices. You need to deploy a security baseline that enforces BitLocker encryption and Windows Defender Antivirus settings. What is the recommended approach?
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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Use the built-in Windows 10 security baseline in Intune.
Option A is correct because Microsoft Intune provides pre-built security baselines for Windows 10 that can be customized. Option B is wrong because Configuration Manager is on-premises and not the modern approach. Option C is wrong because Group Policy is not managed via Intune. Option D is wrong because PowerShell scripts are not a baseline but can be used for custom configurations.
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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Create a custom configuration profile using Configuration Manager.
Why it's wrong here
Configuration Manager is not the primary tool for Intune management.
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Deploy a PowerShell script via Intune to configure the settings.
Why it's wrong here
Scripts are not a baseline; baselines are preferred for consistency.
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Use the built-in Windows 10 security baseline in Intune.
Why this is correct
Security baselines are pre-configured policy templates.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Apply Group Policy Objects from on-premises Active Directory.
Why it's wrong here
GPOs are not managed via Intune.
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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
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.
Protect devices — This question tests Protect devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use the built-in Windows 10 security baseline in Intune. — Option A is correct because Microsoft Intune provides pre-built security baselines for Windows 10 that can be customized. Option B is wrong because Configuration Manager is on-premises and not the modern approach. Option C is wrong because Group Policy is not managed via Intune. Option D is wrong because PowerShell scripts are not a baseline but can be used for custom configurations.
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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