MD-101 was the Microsoft exam for IT staff who deploy, configure, secure and update Windows devices with Microsoft Intune and related tools. Microsoft now lists MD-102 as the replacement exam. On this page you will find free practice sets grouped by topic and worked explanations of sample questions. It also gives Microsoft's published facts on MD-102 delivery, timing, scoring and retakes, with the official page to check for each.
According to Microsoft, “Technical exams: All technical exam scores are reported on a scale of 1 to 1,000. A passing score is 700 or greater.”[2]
MD-101, Managing Modern Desktops, tested whether an administrator could run Windows endpoints in a cloud-managed environment. That covered deploying Windows client, managing identity and access, applying compliance policies and configuration profiles, maintaining and protecting devices, and managing apps. Microsoft lists MD-102 as the replacement exam, so the facts below apply to MD-102. Exam details can change, so check the Microsoft Learn certification page before you book.
Our practice sets still use the MD-101 name. The topic table below uses the current official list of content areas.
Numbers in brackets link to the official sources listed under Sources & last verified. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Time limit (MD-102 (replacement exam)) | 100 minutes[1] | Microsoft · Oct 29, 2026 |
| Passing score (MD-102 (replacement exam)) | 700 / 1,000 (scaled)[2] | Microsoft · Oct 29, 2026 |
| Exam fee (MD-102 (replacement exam)) | Varies by country or region[1] | Microsoft · Oct 29, 2026 |
| Retake policy (MD-102 (replacement exam)) | Wait 24 hours after 1st attempt; 14 days between subsequent attempts; max 5 attempts per 12 months[3] | Microsoft · Oct 29, 2026 |
| Delivery (MD-102 (replacement exam)) | In-person at a Pearson VUE test center or online proctored[4] | home.pearsonvue.com · Oct 29, 2026 |
The content areas below are copied from the official MD-101 content outline published by Microsoft. The right-hand column shows which of our practice sets covers it.
| Official content area | Practice on this site |
|---|---|
| Deploy Windows client[5] | MD-101 Windows Autopilot Deployment Practise choosing between Windows Autopilot scenarios, registering device hardware hashes, and fixing failed enrollment steps. |
| Manage identity and access[5] | MD-101 Conditional Access and Compliance P... Practise how Conditional Access policies use device compliance, user groups and sign-in conditions to allow or block access. |
| Manage compliance policies and configuration profiles[5] | MD-101 Microsoft Intune Device Configurati... Practise picking the right profile type, assigning it with groups and filters, and resolving conflicts between profiles. |
| Manage, maintain, and protect devices[5] | MD-101 Endpoint Security and Microsoft Def... Practise endpoint security policies, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint onboarding, and update rings for Windows Update for Business. |
| Manage apps[5] | MD-101 Mobile Application Management and A... Practise app deployment types, required versus available assignments, and app protection policies for devices that are not enrolled. |
Prepare for the MD-101 - Managing Modern Desktops exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: What is the purpose of the 'Automatic update behavior' setting in an Intune Update Ring?
Answer: B. To define how Windows Update downloads and installs updates — e.g., auto download and install at maintenance time
Explanation:
B is correct. In an Intune Update Ring, the Automatic update behavior setting tells the Windows Update client what to do with updates. For example, it can download them automatically and install them at a scheduled maintenance time.
Rule to remember: update rings control when and how updates install, not which security features a device must have.
Question: Which Intune feature allows configuration profiles to be applied only when devices are on a corporate network?
Answer: C. Filters
Explanation:
C is the intended answer. Filters are Intune's tool for narrowing an assignment. A filter includes or excludes devices based on their properties when the policy is checked, so a profile reaches only the devices that match.
Rule to remember: location rules belong to Conditional Access, which controls access. Filters and groups decide which devices get a profile.
Question: Which Intune Delivery Optimization profile setting controls what percentage of upload bandwidth a device uses to share update content with peers?
Answer: B. Max upload bandwidth (percentage of bandwidth)
Explanation:
B is correct. The Max upload bandwidth (percentage of bandwidth) setting limits how much of a device's upload bandwidth Delivery Optimization can use to share update content with peers.
Rule to remember: read the setting name for its direction (upload or download) and what it limits (bandwidth or cache).
Start by reading the official MD-102 study guide on Microsoft Learn and note the skills listed under each content area. That list matters more than any third-party summary.
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Microsoft lists MD-102 as the replacement for MD-101, so new candidates should plan for MD-102. Its content areas cover the same ground as MD-101: deploying Windows, identity and access, compliance and configuration, device protection, and apps. Check the Microsoft Learn certification page for the current status of each exam before you book.
You need 700 or more. Microsoft reports technical exam scores on a scale of 1 to 1,000, and 700 is the passing mark. The score is scaled, so it does not tell you what percentage of questions you answered correctly. Microsoft explains this on its exam scoring and score reports page.
Microsoft gives you 100 minutes to complete the MD-102 exam. Practise answering under time pressure before test day. Our timed practice sets help you see whether you spend too long on long scenario questions. Check the Microsoft Learn certification page in case the exam format changes.
The price depends on the country or region where you take the exam, so there is no single fee. Microsoft shows the price for your location on the Modern Desktop certification page on Microsoft Learn. Check there before scheduling, because taxes and local pricing differ from place to place.
You must wait 24 hours before your next attempt. After that, you must wait 14 days between attempts, and you can take a given exam no more than 5 times in 12 months. Use the time between attempts to review the content areas where your score report shows weak results.
Usually, yes. Microsoft states that candidates can usually choose between a Pearson VUE test center and an online proctored exam. This depends on what is available for that exam where you live. Check your options when you schedule through the Pearson VUE Microsoft page.