Microsoft 365 Certified Endpoint Administrator (MD-102) Practice Test

To ensure that Windows 10 devices comply with company security policies, which method is most effective?

1. Install antivirus software

2. Enable Windows Defender Firewall

3. Use Windows Defender ATP

4. Implement conditional access policies

The correct answer is: Implement conditional access policies

Implementing conditional access policies is the most effective method to ensure that Windows 10 devices comply with company security policies because it allows organizations to define specific conditions that must be met for users to access resources. This approach offers granular control over access to applications and data based on the compliance state of the devices. With conditional access policies, you can enforce rules that require devices to be compliant with security configurations, such as being up-to-date with software updates, having specific security settings enabled, and even requiring multi-factor authentication. This dynamic enforcement helps maintain a secure environment by preventing access to sensitive data from devices that do not meet the established criteria. On the other hand, while installing antivirus software, enabling Windows Defender Firewall, and using Windows Defender ATP are all valuable components of a comprehensive security strategy, they alone do not provide the full scope of compliance checks and access control that conditional access policies offer. Each of those measures addresses specific aspects of device security but does not enforce compliance in the same way that conditional access policies do, which ensure that access is contingent upon adherence to the company's security standards.