Quick Answer
The answer is Group Policy and Microsoft Intune. These two methods are correct because Microsoft Defender for Endpoint supports onboarding Windows 10 devices through either on-premises Group Policy objects or cloud-based mobile device management via Intune, both of which deliver the required onboarding configuration package to each device. On the MD-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of the supported deployment channels, with a common trap being to select Microsoft Endpoint Manager instead of Intune—remember that Endpoint Manager is the suite name, while Intune is the specific service used for onboarding. Another trap is choosing Configuration Manager, which manages on-premises devices but does not directly onboard them to Defender for Endpoint. For a quick memory tip, think “GPO or Intune, not the suite or the script”—the two primary methods are always Group Policy and Intune.
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of protect 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 configuring Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for your organization. You need to ensure that devices are onboarded to the service. Which two methods can you use to onboard Windows 10 devices? (Choose two.)
PowerShell script
Why wrong: PowerShell is not a supported onboarding method.
Group Policy
Group Policy can deploy the onboarding configuration.
Microsoft Intune
Intune can deploy the onboarding package.
Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Why wrong: Endpoint Manager is a suite; Intune is the specific service.
Microsoft Configuration Manager
Why wrong: Configuration Manager is not a direct onboarding method for Defender for Endpoint.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Group Policy
Options A and C are correct. Group Policy and Microsoft Intune are both supported methods for onboarding devices. Option B is wrong because Microsoft Endpoint Manager is a suite that includes Intune, but the specific method is Intune. Option D is wrong because Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM) is for on-premises management and is not a direct onboarding method. Option E is wrong because PowerShell can be used for scripting, but it is not a primary onboarding method.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
PowerShell script
Why it's wrong here
PowerShell is not a supported onboarding method.
Group Policy
Why this is correct
Group Policy can deploy the onboarding configuration.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Microsoft Intune
Why this is correct
Intune can deploy the onboarding package.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Why it's wrong here
Endpoint Manager is a suite; Intune is the specific service.
Microsoft Configuration Manager
Why it's wrong here
Configuration Manager is not a direct onboarding method for Defender for Endpoint.
Common exam traps
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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.
What to study next
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Protect devices — This question tests Protect devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Group Policy — Options A and C are correct. Group Policy and Microsoft Intune are both supported methods for onboarding devices. Option B is wrong because Microsoft Endpoint Manager is a suite that includes Intune, but the specific method is Intune. Option D is wrong because Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM) is for on-premises management and is not a direct onboarding method. Option E is wrong because PowerShell can be used for scripting, but it is not a primary onboarding method.
Identify which MD-102 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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