- A
Configure a device configuration policy to enforce passcode and encryption.
Why wrong: Incorrect: A device configuration policy enforces settings like passcode and encryption but does not enforce enrollment or compliance before allowing email access. It alone does not restrict access based on compliance state.
- B
Create an app protection policy for iOS requiring managed apps to be enrolled and compliant.
Why wrong: Incorrect: While an app protection policy (APP) can require managed apps to be used on enrolled devices, it does not enforce device compliance with security policies. The question specifically requires both enrollment and compliance, which APP alone does not guarantee.
- C
Configure a conditional access policy in Microsoft Entra ID requiring compliant device.
Correct: A Conditional Access policy in Microsoft Entra ID can require that the device is compliant with Intune compliance policies. This ensures that only enrolled devices that meet security requirements can access corporate email, fulfilling the requirement.
- D
Create a device compliance policy for iOS and assign it to all users.
Why wrong: Incorrect: A device compliance policy marks devices as compliant or noncompliant, but it does not enforce access control on its own. It must be paired with a Conditional Access policy to block noncompliant devices.
SC-100 Conditional Access Practice Question
This SC-100 practice question tests your understanding of design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities. 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. A key principle to apply: conditional Access. 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 Intune for mobile device management. You need to ensure that users can access corporate email on their personal iOS devices only if the device is enrolled in Intune and compliant with security policies. What should you configure?
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
Configure a conditional access policy in Microsoft Entra ID requiring compliant device.
Option C is correct because a Conditional Access policy in Microsoft Entra ID can require that the device is marked as compliant in Intune before granting access to corporate resources like email. This policy enforces both enrollment and compliance, as the device must be enrolled and pass the compliance checks (e.g., passcode, encryption) to be considered compliant. Option A is wrong because a device configuration policy only enforces settings like passcode and encryption but does not directly control access based on compliance. Option B is wrong because an app protection policy (APP) can require device enrollment but does not enforce compliance with security policies; it focuses on app-level data protection and may allow access even on noncompliant enrolled devices. Option D is wrong because a device compliance policy identifies whether a device is compliant but does not enforce access control; it must be combined with a Conditional Access policy to block noncompliant devices.
Key principle: Conditional Access
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Configure a device configuration policy to enforce passcode and encryption.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: A device configuration policy enforces settings like passcode and encryption but does not enforce enrollment or compliance before allowing email access. It alone does not restrict access based on compliance state.
- ✗
Create an app protection policy for iOS requiring managed apps to be enrolled and compliant.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: While an app protection policy (APP) can require managed apps to be used on enrolled devices, it does not enforce device compliance with security policies. The question specifically requires both enrollment and compliance, which APP alone does not guarantee.
- ✓
Configure a conditional access policy in Microsoft Entra ID requiring compliant device.
Why this is correct
Correct: A Conditional Access policy in Microsoft Entra ID can require that the device is compliant with Intune compliance policies. This ensures that only enrolled devices that meet security requirements can access corporate email, fulfilling the requirement.
Related concept
Conditional Access
- ✗
Create a device compliance policy for iOS and assign it to all users.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: A device compliance policy marks devices as compliant or noncompliant, but it does not enforce access control on its own. It must be paired with a Conditional Access policy to block noncompliant devices.
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
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Conditional Access
- Device compliance policy
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
Conditional Access
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 SC-100 question test?
Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities — This question tests Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities — Conditional Access.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Configure a conditional access policy in Microsoft Entra ID requiring compliant device. — Option C is correct because a Conditional Access policy in Microsoft Entra ID can require that the device is marked as compliant in Intune before granting access to corporate resources like email. This policy enforces both enrollment and compliance, as the device must be enrolled and pass the compliance checks (e.g., passcode, encryption) to be considered compliant. Option A is wrong because a device configuration policy only enforces settings like passcode and encryption but does not directly control access based on compliance. Option B is wrong because an app protection policy (APP) can require device enrollment but does not enforce compliance with security policies; it focuses on app-level data protection and may allow access even on noncompliant enrolled devices. Option D is wrong because a device compliance policy identifies whether a device is compliant but does not enforce access control; it must be combined with a Conditional Access policy to block noncompliant devices.
What should I do if I get this SC-100 question wrong?
Review conditional Access, then practise related SC-100 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Conditional Access
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