MD-102 Protect devices Practice Question
Your organization wants to deploy Windows Update for Business policies using Microsoft Intune to Windows 10 devices. Which policy type should you use?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse Device compliance policies (which can report update status) with the actual policy type that configures update behavior, leading them to select Option C instead of the correct Device configuration profile for Windows Update for Business.
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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Device configuration profile for Windows Update for Business
Windows Update for Business (WUfB) policies are configured using a device configuration profile in Microsoft Intune, specifically under the 'Windows Update for Business' template. This profile type allows you to manage update settings such as deferral periods, pause updates, and feature update targeting directly from Intune without requiring on-premises WSUS or additional infrastructure.
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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App protection policy
Why it's wrong here
App protection policies manage data protection in apps.
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Device configuration profile for Windows Update for Business
Why this is correct
This profile type configures update rings and deferrals.
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Device compliance policy
Why it's wrong here
Compliance policies do not configure update settings.
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Endpoint security policy for antivirus
Why it's wrong here
Antivirus policies do not manage Windows Update settings.
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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
Configuration profile
A configuration profile is a set of settings and policies that can be applied remotely to devices to enforce security, compliance, and customization rules.
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