Quick Answer
The correct answer is to create an Endpoint security policy in Intune to deploy the MDE sensor. This method works because Intune’s Endpoint security node includes a dedicated “Microsoft Defender for Endpoint” profile type that automatically installs the sensor on Windows 10 devices during enrollment, without requiring any additional scripts or manual steps. On the Microsoft 365 Administrator MS-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of cloud-native deployment versus legacy tools—a common trap is confusing Intune’s Endpoint security policies with Group Policy or Configuration Manager, which are irrelevant in a cloud-only Intune environment. Remember that for automatic installation, you always look for the “Endpoint security” workload in Intune, not the “Apps” or “Devices” sections. A simple memory tip: “Endpoint security equals automatic sensor push; anything else is manual or on-premises.”
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A company is planning to deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to its Windows 10 devices. The devices are managed by Microsoft Intune. The security team wants to ensure that the MDE sensor is installed automatically on new devices that are enrolled in Intune. Which method should the team use?
Manually install MDE on each device.
Why wrong: Manual installation is not automatic.
Use Group Policy to deploy the MDE installation package.
Why wrong: Group Policy is not applicable to Intune-managed devices.
Deploy MDE using Microsoft Configuration Manager.
Why wrong: Configuration Manager is on-premises and not required.
Create an Endpoint security policy in Intune to deploy MDE.
Intune can deploy MDE via Endpoint security policies.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Create an Endpoint security policy in Intune to deploy MDE.
Option A is correct because Intune can push the MDE sensor as a 'Microsoft Defender for Endpoint' profile under Endpoint security. Option B is wrong because Group Policy is not used in a cloud-only Intune environment. Option C is wrong because Configuration Manager is on-premises and not needed. Option D is wrong because manual installation is not automatic.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Manually install MDE on each device.
Why it's wrong here
Manual installation is not automatic.
Use Group Policy to deploy the MDE installation package.
Why it's wrong here
Group Policy is not applicable to Intune-managed devices.
Deploy MDE using Microsoft Configuration Manager.
Why it's wrong here
Configuration Manager is on-premises and not required.
Create an Endpoint security policy in Intune to deploy MDE.
Why this is correct
Intune can deploy MDE via Endpoint security policies.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
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
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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Manage security and threats by using Microsoft Defender XDR — This question tests Manage security and threats by using Microsoft Defender XDR — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Create an Endpoint security policy in Intune to deploy MDE. — Option A is correct because Intune can push the MDE sensor as a 'Microsoft Defender for Endpoint' profile under Endpoint security. Option B is wrong because Group Policy is not used in a cloud-only Intune environment. Option C is wrong because Configuration Manager is on-premises and not needed. Option D is wrong because manual installation is not automatic.
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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