Quick Answer
The correct answer is to configure the Grant control to "Require device to be marked as compliant." This setting works by checking the compliance status that Microsoft Intune reports to Microsoft Entra ID; if a device fails Intune’s policies—such as missing required updates or having an unapproved app—the Conditional Access policy blocks access. On the MS-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how Conditional Access integrates with Intune for device-based controls, often appearing as a distractor where candidates mistakenly choose "Require compliant device" under Conditions instead of Grants. A common trap is confusing device compliance with hybrid Azure AD join, but remember: compliance is enforced via Grant controls, not Conditions. Memory tip: Think "Grant for Guard"—the Grant section is where you guard access by requiring compliance, while Conditions define who or what is being evaluated.
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.
Your company has a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription and uses Microsoft Entra ID. You need to configure a conditional access policy that blocks access from devices that are not compliant with your organization's device compliance policies, as defined by Microsoft Intune. Which assignment should you configure in the policy?
Grant > Require hybrid Azure AD joined device
Why wrong: Hybrid join doesn't guarantee compliance.
Grant > Require multifactor authentication
Why wrong: MFA doesn't check device compliance.
Grant > Require device to be marked as compliant
This enforces Intune device compliance.
Grant > Require approved client app
Why wrong: Approved client app is for app protection policies.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Grant > Require device to be marked as compliant
Option C is correct because the 'Require device to be marked as compliant' grant control in a Conditional Access policy enforces access decisions based on the compliance status reported by Microsoft Intune. When a device is marked as non-compliant by Intune (e.g., missing required updates or having an unapproved app), the policy blocks access. This directly meets the requirement to block devices that do not meet the organization's device compliance policies.
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.
Grant > Require hybrid Azure AD joined device
Why it's wrong here
Hybrid join doesn't guarantee compliance.
Grant > Require multifactor authentication
Why it's wrong here
MFA doesn't check device compliance.
Grant > Require device to be marked as compliant
Why this is correct
This enforces Intune device compliance.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Grant > Require approved client app
Why it's wrong here
Approved client app is for app protection policies.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates often confuse 'device compliance' with 'hybrid Azure AD join' or 'MFA', assuming any of those controls enforce device health, but only the 'Require device to be marked as compliant' grant directly uses Intune's compliance evaluation.
Detailed technical explanation
Under the hood, Intune device compliance policies evaluate conditions such as OS version, encryption status, and threat level (via Microsoft Defender for Endpoint). The compliance status is stored as a Boolean attribute in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) and is refreshed every 90 minutes or on check-in. The Conditional Access engine reads this attribute at authentication time; if the device is not compliant, access is blocked even if the user is authorized. A subtle behavior: if a device is not enrolled in Intune at all, it is treated as non-compliant unless the policy is scoped to exclude unmanaged devices.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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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The correct answer is: Grant > Require device to be marked as compliant — Option C is correct because the 'Require device to be marked as compliant' grant control in a Conditional Access policy enforces access decisions based on the compliance status reported by Microsoft Intune. When a device is marked as non-compliant by Intune (e.g., missing required updates or having an unapproved app), the policy blocks access. This directly meets the requirement to block devices that do not meet the organization's device compliance policies.
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