The answer is requiring the device to be marked as compliant and requiring a Microsoft Entra hybrid joined device. The first method relies on Microsoft Intune or another mobile device management service to evaluate device health and policy adherence; Conditional Access then blocks access if the device fails compliance checks. The second method enforces compliance by ensuring the device is joined to both on-premises Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, allowing Conditional Access to leverage the device’s identity and configuration for policy enforcement. On the MS-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of how Conditional Access integrates with device management—a common trap is confusing “hybrid join” with “Azure AD registered,” which does not enforce compliance. Remember the memory tip: “Compliance comes from Intune; hybrid join comes from AD sync.”
MS-102 Practice Question: Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access
This MS-102 practice question tests your understanding of implement and manage microsoft entra identity and access. 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.
Which TWO of the following are valid methods to enforce device compliance in a Conditional Access policy? (Select two.)
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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Require Microsoft Entra hybrid joined device
Option D is correct because requiring a Microsoft Entra hybrid joined device ensures the device is joined to both on-premises Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, which allows Conditional Access to enforce compliance based on the device's identity and configuration. Option E is correct because requiring the device to be marked as compliant relies on Microsoft Intune (or another MDM) to evaluate device health and policy adherence, and then Conditional Access blocks access if the device is not compliant.
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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Require Microsoft Authenticator
Why it's wrong here
This is an authentication method, not device compliance.
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Require session persistence
Why it's wrong here
This controls sign-in frequency.
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Require approved client app
Why it's wrong here
This is an app protection policy condition.
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Require Microsoft Entra hybrid joined device
Why this is correct
This checks if the device is hybrid joined to on-premises AD.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Require device to be marked as compliant
Why this is correct
This condition uses Intune compliance policies.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse authentication controls (like MFA or app restrictions) with device compliance controls, leading them to select 'Require approved client app' or 'Require Microsoft Authenticator' instead of the correct device-based grants.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, Conditional Access policies evaluate device compliance by checking the device's compliance status attribute in Microsoft Entra ID, which is updated by Intune via the MDM protocol (e.g., OMA-DM). For hybrid joined devices, the compliance check relies on the device's registration state and can be combined with a 'Require compliant device' grant to enforce a chain of trust from on-premises AD to cloud. A real-world scenario: an organization might require both hybrid join and compliance to ensure devices are domain-joined and have passed Intune policy checks (e.g., encryption, antivirus) before accessing sensitive apps.
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.
TExam Day Tips
→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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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Concepts from this question explained
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Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access — This question tests Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Require Microsoft Entra hybrid joined device — Option D is correct because requiring a Microsoft Entra hybrid joined device ensures the device is joined to both on-premises Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, which allows Conditional Access to enforce compliance based on the device's identity and configuration. Option E is correct because requiring the device to be marked as compliant relies on Microsoft Intune (or another MDM) to evaluate device health and policy adherence, and then Conditional Access blocks access if the device is not compliant.
What should I do if I get this MS-102 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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