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The correct answer is user-driven deployment with Microsoft Entra ID join. This is because the enrollmentType 'azureAdJoined' in a Windows Autopilot profile explicitly configures a scenario where the end user authenticates with their Microsoft Entra ID credentials during the out-of-box experience, resulting in the device being joined directly to Microsoft Entra ID without any on-premises Active Directory dependency. On the MD-102 exam, this concept tests your understanding of the three core Autopilot enrollment types—azureAdJoined, hybridAzureAdJoined, and azureADJoinUsingDeviceAuth—with the key trap being that 'azureAdJoined' always requires user interaction during OOBE, unlike device-driven methods. A common memory tip is to think of "azureAdJoined" as "User-Driven, Cloud-Only": the user drives the join, and the device lives entirely in the cloud.

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

{
  "deviceEnrollmentConfiguration": {
    "@odata.type": "#microsoft.graph.windows10EnrollmentProfile",
    "displayName": "Autopilot Profile",
    "description": "Standard user-driven Autopilot",
    "enrollmentType": "azureAdJoined",
    "language": "en-US",
    "outOfBoxExperienceSettings": {
      "hidePrivacySettings": false,
      "hideEULA": false,
      "userType": "standard",
      "deviceUsageType": "singleUser"
    }
  }
}

Refer to the exhibit. You are configuring a Windows Autopilot profile. The profile specifies enrollmentType as 'azureAdJoined'. Which scenario does this profile support?

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Exhibit

{
  "deviceEnrollmentConfiguration": {
    "@odata.type": "#microsoft.graph.windows10EnrollmentProfile",
    "displayName": "Autopilot Profile",
    "description": "Standard user-driven Autopilot",
    "enrollmentType": "azureAdJoined",
    "language": "en-US",
    "outOfBoxExperienceSettings": {
      "hidePrivacySettings": false,
      "hideEULA": false,
      "userType": "standard",
      "deviceUsageType": "singleUser"
    }
  }
}

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

✓

User-driven deployment with Microsoft Entra ID join.

Option B is correct because the enrollmentType 'azureAdJoined' in a Windows Autopilot profile specifically configures a user-driven deployment that joins the device to Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD). In this mode, the end user provides their Microsoft Entra ID credentials during the out-of-box experience (OOBE), and the device is registered as a Microsoft Entra ID joined device, enabling single sign-on and compliance policies without requiring on-premises infrastructure.

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.

  • ✗

    Self-deploying mode where no user interaction is required.

    Why it's wrong here

    Self-deploying requires a different profile type.

  • ✓

    User-driven deployment with Microsoft Entra ID join.

    Why this is correct

    User-driven Entra ID join is the standard scenario.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • ✗

    Hybrid Microsoft Entra ID join with on-premises domain controller.

    Why it's wrong here

    Hybrid join requires enrollmentType 'azureAdHybridJoined'.

  • ✗

    On-premises Active Directory domain join only.

    Why it's wrong here

    Autopilot does not support pure on-premises join.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

The trap here is that candidates often confuse 'azureAdJoined' with self-deploying mode (option A) because both result in Microsoft Entra ID join, but the key differentiator is that self-deploying mode requires additional profile settings (like a device enrollment manager account) and is intended for kiosk or shared devices, not user-driven scenarios.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

Under the hood, the enrollmentType 'azureAdJoined' triggers the device to use the Microsoft Entra ID join process during OOBE, which involves the device obtaining an OAuth token from the Microsoft Entra ID tenant and registering its identity via the Device Registration Service (DRS). A subtle behavior is that even in user-driven mode, the device is still considered a Microsoft Entra ID joined device, meaning it can receive policy via MDM (e.g., Microsoft Intune) and supports Windows Hello for Business without requiring a federated domain. In real-world scenarios, this is commonly used for organizations that are cloud-only or have no on-premises Active Directory, allowing IT to deploy devices remotely with minimal user friction.

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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What does this MD-102 question test?

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: User-driven deployment with Microsoft Entra ID join. — Option B is correct because the enrollmentType 'azureAdJoined' in a Windows Autopilot profile specifically configures a user-driven deployment that joins the device to Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD). In this mode, the end user provides their Microsoft Entra ID credentials during the out-of-box experience (OOBE), and the device is registered as a Microsoft Entra ID joined device, enabling single sign-on and compliance policies without requiring on-premises infrastructure.

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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