Quick Answer
The answer is SkipTaskSequence=YES and SkipFinalSummary=YES. These two settings in the CustomSettings.ini file are required for a fully automated MDT deployment because SkipTaskSequence=YES bypasses the Task Sequence Wizard, preventing any prompt to select or modify the deployment sequence, while SkipFinalSummary=YES suppresses the final summary dialog that would otherwise require manual acknowledgment to complete the process. Together, they eliminate all user interaction, achieving zero-touch automation. On the MD-102 exam, this tests your understanding of how MDT controls deployment flow through configuration files; a common trap is confusing SkipWizard with SkipTaskSequence—SkipWizard alone does not suppress the final summary. Remember the mnemonic "Two Skips for Zero Clicks": SkipTaskSequence and SkipFinalSummary are the pair that fully automate the deployment from start to finish.
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A company is planning to deploy Windows 11 using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). The administrator needs to ensure that the deployment can be fully automated without user interaction. Which TWO settings should be configured in the CustomSettings.ini file?
SkipTaskSequence=YES
Skips task sequence selection.
SkipComputerBackup=YES
Why wrong: Not required for automation.
SkipBitLocker=YES
Why wrong: Not a standard skip variable.
SkipDomainMembership=YES
Why wrong: Not a valid MDT setting.
SkipFinalSummary=YES
Suppresses final summary dialog.
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Correct answer & explanation
SkipTaskSequence=YES
Option A is correct because setting SkipTaskSequence=YES in CustomSettings.ini allows MDT to bypass the Task Sequence Wizard, enabling a fully automated, zero-touch deployment. Option E is correct because SkipFinalSummary=YES suppresses the final summary dialog that would otherwise require user acknowledgment to complete the deployment. Together, these two settings eliminate all interactive prompts during the deployment process.
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Answer analysis
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SkipTaskSequence=YES
Why this is correct
Skips task sequence selection.
Related concept
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SkipComputerBackup=YES
Why it's wrong here
Not required for automation.
SkipBitLocker=YES
Why it's wrong here
Not a standard skip variable.
SkipDomainMembership=YES
Why it's wrong here
Not a valid MDT setting.
SkipFinalSummary=YES
Why this is correct
Suppresses final summary dialog.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates often assume any single Skip* setting (like SkipDomainMembership or SkipBitLocker) is sufficient for full automation, but Microsoft explicitly requires both SkipTaskSequence and SkipFinalSummary to eliminate all user interaction in MDT.
Detailed technical explanation
Under the hood, CustomSettings.ini is processed by MDT’s ZTIGather.wsf script, which reads each Skip* property and sets corresponding variables to control wizard page visibility. For full zero-touch deployment, you typically combine SkipTaskSequence=YES with SkipFinalSummary=YES and often SkipCapture=YES, SkipAdminPassword=YES, and SkipProductKey=YES to suppress all interactive dialogs. In real-world scenarios, failing to set SkipFinalSummary=YES can cause deployments to hang at the last step, requiring manual intervention even when all other settings are correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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The correct answer is: SkipTaskSequence=YES — Option A is correct because setting SkipTaskSequence=YES in CustomSettings.ini allows MDT to bypass the Task Sequence Wizard, enabling a fully automated, zero-touch deployment. Option E is correct because SkipFinalSummary=YES suppresses the final summary dialog that would otherwise require user acknowledgment to complete the deployment. Together, these two settings eliminate all interactive prompts during the deployment process.
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Variation 1. A company plans to deploy Windows 11 to 500 devices using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). The deployment must be fully automated with minimal user interaction. Which configuration should be used in the CustomSettings.ini file?
mediumWhy C: Option C is correct because `SkipWizard=YES` in the CustomSettings.ini file tells MDT to bypass all deployment wizard pages, enabling a fully unattended, zero-touch deployment. This is the specific setting required to achieve minimal user interaction during the MDT deployment process.
Last reviewed: Jun 11, 2026
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