MD-102 Update Management

Question 1

Which Windows servicing channel receives feature updates twice per year and is recommended for most enterprise devices?

Accepted Answer

General Availability Channel

Answer

The General Availability Channel (formerly Semi-Annual Channel) delivers feature updates twice per year and is the standard channel for enterprise deployments.

Question 2

In Microsoft Intune, what is the maximum number of days you can defer a Windows quality update using an update ring policy?

Accepted Answer

35 days

Answer

Windows quality updates (cumulative updates) can be deferred up to 35 days using update ring policies in Microsoft Intune.

Question 3

An administrator wants to test feature updates on a pilot group before deploying to all users. Which Intune feature enables this staged deployment approach?

Accepted Answer

Feature update deployments

Answer

Feature update deployments in Intune allow administrators to target specific Windows feature update versions to designated device groups for controlled rollout.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the 'Delivery Optimization' setting in Windows update management?

Accepted Answer

Reduces bandwidth by allowing devices to share update content with each other

Answer

Delivery Optimization uses peer-to-peer and cache server technology to reduce internet bandwidth by allowing devices to share downloaded update content within the network.

Question 5

Which Windows 11 feature allows Microsoft to automatically pause updates on a device if a compatibility issue is detected?

Accepted Answer

Safeguard hold

Answer

Safeguard holds are automatically applied by Microsoft to prevent a device from receiving an update if a known compatibility issue exists for that hardware or software configuration.

MD-102 - Endpoint Administrator Exam Practice Test

MD-102 - Endpoint Administrator Exam Practice Test

MD-102 Update Management