The correct configuration is to create a Conditional Access policy with the grant control 'Require device to be marked as compliant'. This works because Conditional Access acts as the gatekeeper, checking the device compliance status reported by Microsoft Intune before granting access to Exchange Online; if the device is not compliant, access is blocked. On the MS-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding that device compliance enforcement is a two-step process—Intune manages the compliance policies, but Conditional Access is what actually enforces them at the application layer. A common trap is assuming that simply enrolling devices in Intune or setting compliance policies alone will block non-compliant devices, but without the Conditional Access policy, compliant devices are not required to prove their status. Memory tip: think of Intune as the "judge" that decides compliance, and Conditional Access as the "bouncer" that enforces the rule at the door.
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. 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 organization uses Microsoft 365 and wants to ensure that only compliant devices can access Exchange Online. You have Microsoft Intune for device management. What should you configure?
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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Create a Conditional Access policy with 'Require device to be marked as compliant'
To enforce that only compliant devices can access Exchange Online, you need a Conditional Access policy that includes the 'Require device to be marked as compliant' grant control. This policy evaluates the device compliance status reported by Intune and blocks or grants access accordingly. Without this Conditional Access policy, even compliant devices are not forced to meet compliance requirements before accessing Exchange Online.
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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Configure devices to be Azure AD Joined
Why it's wrong here
Azure AD Join registers devices but does not enforce compliance-based access.
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Create a Conditional Access policy with 'Require device to be marked as compliant'
Why this is correct
This enforces that only compliant devices can access Exchange Online.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Create an app protection policy in Intune
Why it's wrong here
App protection policies protect data within apps, not device access to Exchange Online.
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Create a device compliance policy in Intune
Why it's wrong here
Compliance policies define the conditions for compliance but do not enforce access; they must be paired with Conditional Access.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse creating a device compliance policy (which only defines rules) with the Conditional Access policy that actually enforces those rules, leading them to select Option D instead of B.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Conditional Access policies integrate with Intune's compliance status via the Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) device identity. When a device attempts to access Exchange Online, the policy checks the compliance state reported by Intune; if the device is non-compliant, access is blocked or limited (e.g., requiring re-enrollment). A common subtlety is that the 'Require device to be marked as compliant' grant control requires the device to be either Azure AD Joined or Hybrid Azure AD Joined, so you must also ensure devices are properly registered.
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.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MS-102 question in full detail.
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 with 'Require device to be marked as compliant' — To enforce that only compliant devices can access Exchange Online, you need a Conditional Access policy that includes the 'Require device to be marked as compliant' grant control. This policy evaluates the device compliance status reported by Intune and blocks or grants access accordingly. Without this Conditional Access policy, even compliant devices are not forced to meet compliance requirements before accessing Exchange Online.
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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