Teams Device Remote Restart Permissions

MS-700 By islever Editorial Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Short answer

B Assigning the Teams Administrator role does not meet the goal; the Teams Device Administrator role is required to restart Teams devices remotely.

Question

Note: This question is part of a series of questions that present the same scenario. Each question in the series contains a unique solution that might meet the stated goals. Some question sets might have more than one correct solution, while others might not have a correct solution. After you answer a question in this section, you will NOT be able to return to it. As a result, these questions will not appear in the review screen. You have a Microsoft 365 subscription that includes Teams. The subscription contains a user named User1. You are deploying 10 new Teams devices. You need to ensure that User1 can restart the Teams devices remotely. Solution: You assign the Teams Administrator role to User1. Does this meet the goal?

Yes
No Correct Answer

Key Takeaways

The exam tests the distinction between general Teams administration and specialized device management, with the common trap being the assumption that the broad 'Teams Administrator' role covers all Teams-related tasks including hardware control.

This question tests the specific Microsoft 365 roles required to manage Teams devices, such as restarting them remotely. It establishes that the Teams Administrator role is insufficient for device-level actions.

Common mistake: Most candidates select 'Yes' because they assume the Teams Administrator role has full control over all Teams features, including device management, overlooking the specific need for the Teams Device Administrator role.

Expert Analysis

Why the Answer Is Correct

The correct answer is B (No) because managing Teams devices requires specific permissions that the Teams Administrator role does not grant by default. According to Microsoft documentation, roles like Teams Service Administrator or Teams Device Administrator are required to perform actions such as restarting devices, changing configurations, or viewing health status.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A is incorrect because while a Teams Administrator can manage users, groups, policies, and apps within Teams, they do not have the inherent permission to interact with physical Teams devices (IP phones, video bars). The separation of duties ensures that device management is handled by dedicated administrators.

Community Comment Notes

Community feedback is split, but the authoritative sources clarify the requirement. As noted by user Fjorri and others, the Teams Device Administrator role is specifically needed for these tasks. One commenter cited official Microsoft Learn documentation confirming that Teams Service admin or Teams Device admin roles are required for device management.

Official Reference

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/devices/device-management

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Exam Strategy

Always check if the task involves physical devices or endpoints; if so, look for 'Device' in the role name rather than assuming the general administrator role applies. Distinguish between managing software/policies (Teams Admin) and managing hardware (Teams Device Admin).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Teams Administrator restart Teams devices?

No, the Teams Administrator role does not include permissions to manage physical Teams devices. You must assign the Teams Device Administrator role.

What role is needed to view device health in Teams?

You need either the Teams Service Administrator or Teams Device Administrator role to view device health and peripheral status.

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Community Votes

57%

43%

57% of anonymous learners picked answer B. Votes are pick records left by other test-takers — they are not the verified answer.

Discussion 6 contributions

Compiled from public community threads and reader submissions, lightly edited for clarity. Handles and vote tallies are shown as recorded, and comments reflect the views of individual contributors.

From public community threads 6

NaelShoukry 👍 5

A Teams Administrator can restart devices remotely so this should be A
Fjorri 👍 2 Answered B

Teams Device Administrator role is needed.
correction 👍 1 Answered B

To manage devices, such as change device configuration, restart devices, manage updates, or view device and peripheral health, you need to be assigned one of the following Microsoft 365 admin roles: Teams Service admin Teams Device admin https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/devices/device-management (Team service admin role might be deprecated or might be added into Team Admin role ) But as of 4March,2025 Teams admin has no authority on team devices https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/role-based-access-control/permissions-reference#teams-administrator Only Team Device admin role had authority on team devices https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/role-based-access-control/permissions-reference#teams-devices-administrator
b466dd6 👍 1 Answered B

>>To manage devices, such as change device configuration, restart devices, manage updates, or view device and peripheral health, you need to be assigned one of the following Microsoft 365 admin roles: Teams Service admin, Teams Device admin
razit 👍 1 Answered A

Teams Adminitrator can do Everything in the Microsoft Teams admin center and associated PowerShell controls

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VitaliiKurishko 👍 2 Answered A

A

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