- A
Enable device compliance rules in Microsoft Entra ID and assign them to all users.
Why wrong: Device compliance rules are part of Intune; they don't enforce access blocking without conditional access.
- B
Create a device compliance policy in Microsoft Intune that requires a PIN and encryption.
Why wrong: Compliance policy alone does not block access; it must be used with conditional access.
- C
Create an app protection policy in Microsoft Intune that requires managed apps to be used on unmanaged devices.
Why wrong: App protection policies apply to apps, not devices; they don't block device-level access.
- D
Create a conditional access policy in Microsoft Entra ID that requires device to be marked as compliant, and apply it to all cloud apps.
Conditional access with device compliance requirement blocks unmanaged devices from accessing apps.
Quick Answer
The correct answer is to create a conditional access policy in Microsoft Entra ID that requires the device to be marked as compliant, and apply it to all cloud apps. This works because conditional access acts as the enforcement engine that checks a device’s compliance status—determined by Intune compliance policies—before granting access to sensitive data. Unmanaged devices will fail the compliance check and be blocked, while managed, compliant devices pass through seamlessly. On the MS-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how Intune and Entra ID integrate: Intune defines what “compliant” means, but only conditional access can actually block access based on that status. A common trap is confusing app protection policies (which secure data within apps) with device-level access control, or thinking a compliance policy alone blocks access—it does not. Memory tip: “Compliance defines, Conditional Access enforces.”
MS-102 Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant Practice Question
This MS-102 practice question tests your understanding of deploy and manage a microsoft 365 tenant. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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 365 and has strict compliance requirements. The compliance officer has noticed that some users are able to access sensitive documents from unmanaged devices. You need to ensure that all access to sensitive data from unmanaged devices is blocked, while still allowing access from managed devices. The solution must be implemented using Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Intune. You have already deployed Microsoft Intune for mobile device management. What should you do?
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
Create a conditional access policy in Microsoft Entra ID that requires device to be marked as compliant, and apply it to all cloud apps.
Option A is correct: a conditional access policy in Microsoft Entra ID can require that devices be marked as compliant with Intune policies, blocking access from unmanaged devices. Option B is wrong because app protection policies in Intune apply to apps, not device-level access. Option C is wrong because a compliance policy defines what compliant means but does not block access; conditional access does. Option D is wrong because device compliance rules are part of Intune but do not enforce access decisions without conditional access.
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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Enable device compliance rules in Microsoft Entra ID and assign them to all users.
Why it's wrong here
Device compliance rules are part of Intune; they don't enforce access blocking without conditional access.
- ✗
Create a device compliance policy in Microsoft Intune that requires a PIN and encryption.
Why it's wrong here
Compliance policy alone does not block access; it must be used with conditional access.
- ✗
Create an app protection policy in Microsoft Intune that requires managed apps to be used on unmanaged devices.
Why it's wrong here
App protection policies apply to apps, not devices; they don't block device-level access.
- ✓
Create a conditional access policy in Microsoft Entra ID that requires device to be marked as compliant, and apply it to all cloud apps.
Why this is correct
Conditional access with device compliance requirement blocks unmanaged devices from accessing apps.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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 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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What does this MS-102 question test?
Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant — This question tests Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create a conditional access policy in Microsoft Entra ID that requires device to be marked as compliant, and apply it to all cloud apps. — Option A is correct: a conditional access policy in Microsoft Entra ID can require that devices be marked as compliant with Intune policies, blocking access from unmanaged devices. Option B is wrong because app protection policies in Intune apply to apps, not device-level access. Option C is wrong because a compliance policy defines what compliant means but does not block access; conditional access does. Option D is wrong because device compliance rules are part of Intune but do not enforce access decisions without conditional access.
What should I do if I get this MS-102 question wrong?
Identify which MS-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.
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Variation 1. Your organization's Microsoft Intune environment enforces device compliance policies for iOS devices. You need to ensure that only devices with a passcode that is at least 6 characters and have jailbreak detection enabled are considered compliant. What should you configure?
medium- A.Configure a conditional access policy to require compliant devices.
- B.Create a device configuration profile for iOS with the required settings.
- C.Create an app protection policy for iOS to require passcode.
- ✓ D.Create a device compliance policy for iOS with required passcode length and jailbreak detection.
Why D: Device compliance policies in Microsoft Intune define the rules that devices must meet to be considered compliant, such as minimum OS version, passcode length, and jailbreak detection. Option D correctly specifies creating a compliance policy for iOS that requires a passcode of at least 6 characters and enables jailbreak detection, which directly enforces the stated requirements. Compliance policies are evaluated before granting access, and non-compliant devices can be blocked or marked for remediation.
Last reviewed: Jun 21, 2026
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