A "warning conflict" in `chrome://policy` indicates that multiple policy sources are trying to control the same setting. Since the browsers were previously managed by Group Policy, there's likely a conflict between the cloud policy and the local Group Policy. The best way to resolve this is to **check and configure the precedence order** of policy sources. Ensure that Cloud Policy is set to have the desired precedence over Group Policy if that's the intention. Restarting the computer might apply existing policies but won't resolve the conflict in precedence. Adjusting a "policy merge list setting" is not a standard term for resolving this type of conflict. Re-enrolling might give a fresh start but doesn't address the underlying conflict in policy sources.

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A significant increase in requested permissions in a new version of a critical extension poses a security risk. The most prudent action is to block the updated extension until the administrator can verify the necessity of the new permissions or until a less permissive version is released. Version pinning (option D) only delays the issue and doesn't address the potential risk in the new version. Blocking specific hosts (option A) doesn't limit the extension's overall capabilities. Customizing permissions (option C) is generally not possible for Chrome extensions managed through the Google Admin console.

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If an extension that is force-installed via policy is unpublished from the Chrome Web Store, the Chrome browser will detect this status and automatically disable the extension on managed devices. This is a security mechanism to prevent the continued use of potentially compromised or no longer maintained extensions.

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While the exact percentage isn't explicitly stated in the provided material, industry best practices for software deployment, including browser updates, recommend testing in a Beta environment with a representative but limited subset of users before a full rollout. A common recommendation for Beta testing is around 5% of the user base. This provides sufficient feedback and issue detection without impacting the majority of users.

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The Google Admin console allows administrators to control extension permissions. By configuring the "Permissions and URL access" policy, the administrator can block extensions that request specific permissions, such as the ability to set a proxy. This is a centralized and effective way toenforce the security policy. Remotely connecting to each device (option B) is not scalable. Blocking all extensions (option C) might be too restrictive. Relying on users to uninstall (option D) is not enforceable.

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The Chrome release cycle for the Stable channel is approximately every four weeks. This consistent schedule allows administrators to anticipate and plan for new feature deployments and potential compatibility testing. While security updates can occur more frequently and are often released on Tuesdays, major version updates follow this roughly monthly cadence.

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The study guide emphasizes using enrollment tokens generated in the Google Admin console for enrolling browsers. When using an MDM solution, the most efficient and recommended method is to generate a single enrollment token and then deploy it to the devices through the MDM software. This allows for automated and scalable enrollment. Bulk enrollment features in the Admin console are typically for direct enrollment, not through MDM. Individual tokens or keys would be inefficient for a large deployment.

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