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MS-900 Describe Microsoft 365 apps and services Practice Question

This MS-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe microsoft 365 apps and services. 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.

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

{
  "assignment": {
    "target": {
      "group": "Group_Sales"
    },
    "settings": [
      {
        "settingId": "device_lock",
        "value": {
          "@odata.type": "#microsoft.graph.deviceCompliancePolicySettingState",
          "setting": "requirePassword",
          "settingName": "Require password to unlock mobile device",
          "instanceDisplayName": "Require Password",
          "state": "compliant"
        }
      },
      {
        "settingId": "encryption",
        "value": {
          "@odata.type": "#microsoft.graph.deviceCompliancePolicySettingState",
          "setting": "requireEncryption",
          "settingName": "Require encryption on device",
          "instanceDisplayName": "Require Encryption",
          "state": "notCompliant"
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

Refer to the exhibit. The JSON shows a device compliance policy assignment in Microsoft Intune. Based on the exhibit, what is the current compliance status of the devices in the target group?

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Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

{
  "assignment": {
    "target": {
      "group": "Group_Sales"
    },
    "settings": [
      {
        "settingId": "device_lock",
        "value": {
          "@odata.type": "#microsoft.graph.deviceCompliancePolicySettingState",
          "setting": "requirePassword",
          "settingName": "Require password to unlock mobile device",
          "instanceDisplayName": "Require Password",
          "state": "compliant"
        }
      },
      {
        "settingId": "encryption",
        "value": {
          "@odata.type": "#microsoft.graph.deviceCompliancePolicySettingState",
          "setting": "requireEncryption",
          "settingName": "Require encryption on device",
          "instanceDisplayName": "Require Encryption",
          "state": "notCompliant"
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

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

✓

Not compliant, because the encryption setting is not compliant

The exhibit shows a device compliance policy in Microsoft Intune with two settings: 'require device encryption' set to 'Required' and 'minimum password length' set to '6'. The compliance status for the target group is 'Not compliant, because the encryption setting is not compliant'. This is because the JSON indicates that the encryption requirement is not being met by the devices in the group, likely due to BitLocker or device encryption not being enabled. The password setting alone does not override the encryption non-compliance, as all required settings must be satisfied for a device to be marked 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.

  • ✗

    Not compliant, only because the password setting is missing

    Why it's wrong here

    Password is compliant, not missing.

  • ✗

    Compliant, because both settings are compliant

    Why it's wrong here

    Encryption is not compliant.

  • ✓

    Not compliant, because the encryption setting is not compliant

    Why this is correct

    Encryption is required but not compliant, making the device non-compliant.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • ✗

    Compliant, because the password setting is compliant

    Why it's wrong here

    The encryption setting is not compliant, so overall it is not compliant.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

The trap here is that candidates may focus on the password setting being present and compliant, overlooking that the encryption setting is explicitly non-compliant, and assume partial compliance is sufficient for an overall 'Compliant' status.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

In Microsoft Intune, device compliance policies are evaluated using a Boolean AND logic: every configured setting must be compliant for the device to be marked as 'Compliant'. If any single setting fails, the device is marked 'Not Compliant' and can be blocked from accessing corporate resources via Conditional Access policies. The encryption setting typically checks for BitLocker (Windows) or FileVault (macOS) activation, and failure here often triggers remediation actions or user notifications.

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 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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What does this MS-900 question test?

Describe Microsoft 365 apps and services — This question tests Describe Microsoft 365 apps and services — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Not compliant, because the encryption setting is not compliant — The exhibit shows a device compliance policy in Microsoft Intune with two settings: 'require device encryption' set to 'Required' and 'minimum password length' set to '6'. The compliance status for the target group is 'Not compliant, because the encryption setting is not compliant'. This is because the JSON indicates that the encryption requirement is not being met by the devices in the group, likely due to BitLocker or device encryption not being enabled. The password setting alone does not override the encryption non-compliance, as all required settings must be satisfied for a device to be marked compliant.

What should I do if I get this MS-900 question wrong?

Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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