The answer is to configure the MDM user scope in Microsoft Entra ID to All and ensure devices are hybrid joined. This triggers automatic enrollment for hybrid Azure AD joined devices because Microsoft Entra ID Connect synchronizes the on-premises computer objects, and setting the MDM scope to All creates a scheduled task on each device that silently enrolls it into Intune without requiring user interaction. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how automatic enrollment bridges on-premises Group Policy and cloud-based Intune management—a common trap is thinking you need to manually install the Intune Management Extension again, but the key is that enrollment happens at the device level via the MDM scope, not the extension. Remember the memory tip: “Scope All, sync the box, enrollment unlocks.”
MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of prepare infrastructure for devices. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
You are the Intune administrator for Fabrikam, Inc., which has 5,000 Windows 10 devices. The company wants to move from on-premises Group Policy management to Intune. You have already deployed the Intune Management Extension to all devices. However, some devices are not receiving policies. You discover that these devices are not enrolled in Intune. You need to enroll all devices as quickly as possible with minimal user interaction. The devices are already joined to on-premises Active Directory. You have Microsoft Entra ID Connect configured. What should you do?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Configure the MDM user scope in Microsoft Entra ID to All, and ensure devices are hybrid joined.
Option A is correct because configuring the MDM user scope to 'All' in Microsoft Entra ID triggers automatic MDM enrollment for hybrid Azure AD-joined devices when combined with Microsoft Entra ID Connect. Since the devices are already joined to on-premises AD and Entra ID Connect is configured, setting the MDM scope to 'All' enables automatic, silent enrollment via the scheduled task created by the Group Policy for automatic enrollment, requiring no user interaction beyond sign-in.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Configure the MDM user scope in Microsoft Entra ID to All, and ensure devices are hybrid joined.
Why this is correct
This enables automatic enrollment for hybrid joined devices.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Distribute a script to each user to run manually.
Why it's wrong here
Manual execution is not efficient.
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Deploy Windows Autopilot to reset and re-enroll each device.
Why it's wrong here
Autopilot is for new or reset devices, not for existing ones.
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Use the Intune Enrollment Status Page to force enrollment.
Why it's wrong here
ESP is for new devices, not existing ones.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the Enrollment Status Page (ESP) as an enrollment trigger, when in fact it is a post-enrollment configuration tool, or they mistakenly believe Autopilot is required for hybrid devices, ignoring the simpler automatic enrollment path via MDM scope and hybrid join.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Hybrid Azure AD join leverages a scheduled task (created via Group Policy or the `dsregcmd.exe /join` command) that registers the device with Azure AD. Once registered, the MDM discovery URL in the device's Azure AD registration triggers automatic enrollment into Intune when the MDM user scope is set to 'All' or 'Some' in Entra ID. The enrollment uses the MDM enrollment protocol (MS-MDE) over HTTPS, and the device's on-premises AD credentials are used to authenticate without user prompts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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Concepts from this question explained
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Prepare infrastructure for devices — This question tests Prepare infrastructure for devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Configure the MDM user scope in Microsoft Entra ID to All, and ensure devices are hybrid joined. — Option A is correct because configuring the MDM user scope to 'All' in Microsoft Entra ID triggers automatic MDM enrollment for hybrid Azure AD-joined devices when combined with Microsoft Entra ID Connect. Since the devices are already joined to on-premises AD and Entra ID Connect is configured, setting the MDM scope to 'All' enables automatic, silent enrollment via the scheduled task created by the Group Policy for automatic enrollment, requiring no user interaction beyond sign-in.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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