Microsoft 365 Endpoint AdministratorManage devices and apps (55-60%)Easy
A Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator needs to ensure that all corporate-owned Windows 11 devices receive quality updates from Microsoft and defer them for a maximum of 21 days from their release. Which value should be configured for 'Quality update deferral period (days)' in the Windows Update ring?
- A7
- B21
- C14
- D0
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. 21
The question explicitly states that quality updates should be deferred for a maximum of 21 days. Therefore, the 'Quality update deferral period (days)' should be set to 21.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. 7 days is less than the required maximum deferral.
- C. 14 days is less than the required maximum deferral.
- D. 0 days would mean no deferral, which contradicts the requirement.
Intune Quality Update Deferral
A setting in Windows Update rings that specifies how many days to delay the installation of monthly quality (security) updates on managed Windows devices.
- Applies to cumulative updates and security fixes.
- Measured in days from the update's release.
- Helps ensure stability by allowing time for initial testing.
Memory trick: Deferral timer: Just set the days as requested.