SC-900 Practice Question: Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity
Your company uses Microsoft Intune for device management. You need to ensure that all company data on a user's personally owned device is removed when the user is offboarded, but the user's personal data should remain. Which wipe action should you use?
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
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Selective wipe
Selective wipe removes only company data from Intune-managed apps, leaving personal data intact. Full wipe resets the device and deletes all data. Delete removes the device from Intune management but does not wipe data. Retire removes the device from management and removes company data; however, the action that specifically performs a selective wipe of company data is Selective wipe.
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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Delete
Why it's wrong here
Delete removes the device record from Intune without wiping data.
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Selective wipe
Why this is correct
Selective wipe removes only company data from managed apps.
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Full wipe
Why it's wrong here
Full wipe resets the device to factory settings, removing all data.
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Retire
Why it's wrong here
Retire removes the device from management but does not wipe data.
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Microsoft Entra ID
Key term
Bring Your Own Device
A policy allowing employees to use their personal laptops, smartphones, or tablets for work tasks instead of using company-issued equipment.
Key term
Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage their users' devices and applications, ensuring security and compliance without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
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