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

When configuring a deployment plan in Microsoft Configuration Manager, which feature ensures clients have required dependencies before deploying a package?

1. Application model.

2. Task sequence.

3. Baseline configuration.

4. Compliance settings.

The correct answer is: Baseline configuration.

The correct choice relates to the feature that ensures clients have required dependencies before deploying a package in Microsoft Configuration Manager. The baseline configuration is designed to verify whether systems meet specific requirements, including any dependencies needed for software packages. By utilizing baseline configurations, administrators can assess the state of client machines and ensure they are compliant with the necessary software prerequisites before proceeding with the deployment. This proactive approach allows for smoother installations by ensuring that all required components are already present or configured correctly. This can help avoid potential issues during package deployments, such as failures due to missing software dependencies. While the application model and task sequences are important features for managing applications and guiding the installation process, they do not inherently check for client compliance with the required dependencies in the same comprehensive manner that a baseline configuration does. Compliance settings are more focused on ongoing assessment and management of configuration items rather than preparing for initial deployments.