The correct answer is to create a dynamic device group in Azure AD that includes devices based on rules, then use that group to assign the category via Intune. This works because dynamic groups evaluate device attributes in real time, allowing automatic device category assignment in Intune without manual intervention. For the MD-102 exam, this tests your understanding of how Azure AD dynamic groups bridge the gap between device attributes and Intune policy targeting—a common trap is confusing direct group-to-category mapping with the actual two-step process of creating a dynamic group first. Remember, Intune categories are assigned based on the group’s membership, not by linking a static group directly to a category. A helpful memory tip: “Dynamic group first, category second—attributes drive the connection.”
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.
Exhibit
New-IntuneDeviceCategory -Name "Sales" -Description "Sales department devices"
Refer to the exhibit. A PowerShell command is used to create a device category in Microsoft Intune. After running the command, you want to automatically assign devices to this category based on their Azure AD group membership. How should you configure this?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Create a dynamic device group in Azure AD that includes devices based on rules, then use that group to assign category via Intune.
Option D is correct because dynamic device groups in Azure AD can use rules to assign devices to categories based on attributes. Option A is incorrect because manual assignment is not automated. Option B is incorrect because there is no direct mapping between Azure AD groups and Intune categories. Option C is incorrect because configuration profiles do not assign categories.
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.
✓
Create a dynamic device group in Azure AD that includes devices based on rules, then use that group to assign category via Intune.
Why this is correct
Dynamic groups can automate device categorization.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Use a device configuration profile to set the device category.
Why it's wrong here
Configuration profiles cannot set device categories.
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Map an Azure AD group to the Intune device category in the Intune console.
Why it's wrong here
No such mapping exists.
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Create a PowerShell script that runs daily to assign devices to the category based on group membership.
Why it's wrong here
This is not a built-in feature and may be unreliable.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
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
How to think about this question
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.
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.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→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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These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
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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: Create a dynamic device group in Azure AD that includes devices based on rules, then use that group to assign category via Intune. — Option D is correct because dynamic device groups in Azure AD can use rules to assign devices to categories based on attributes. Option A is incorrect because manual assignment is not automated. Option B is incorrect because there is no direct mapping between Azure AD groups and Intune categories. Option C is incorrect because configuration profiles do not assign categories.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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