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

What is the purpose of Azure AD Conditional Access?

1. To enforce multi-factor authentication based on user conditions

2. To manage user passwords

3. To set up and manage network configurations

4. To configure application permissions

The correct answer is: To enforce multi-factor authentication based on user conditions

The purpose of Azure AD Conditional Access is to enforce specific access controls and security measures based on user conditions, context, and risk levels. This includes, but is not limited to, requiring multi-factor authentication (MFA) when certain criteria are met, such as the user’s location, device status, or group membership. By using Conditional Access, organizations can implement a more adaptive security posture, allowing them to protect resources dynamically according to the situation, thus enhancing overall security and compliance. The other options pertain to different aspects of identity and access management. Managing user passwords does not involve the same dynamic access controls and is focused solely on account credentials rather than context-based security measures. Setting up and managing network configurations is about network infrastructure rather than user authentication and access control. Configuring application permissions deals with what users or systems can do within specific applications, without the broader conditional strategy that Azure AD Conditional Access provides. Therefore, the focus on enforcing multi-factor authentication based on user conditions accurately reflects the primary function of Conditional Access.