The answer is that the user running the cmdlet lacks the required permissions in Intune. The Get-WindowsAutopilotInfo.ps1 script with the -Online switch successfully collects the hardware hash and attempts to upload it directly to the Windows Autopilot service, but this upload action requires the user to have an Intune role such as Intune Administrator or Policy and Profile Manager. Without these permissions, the device hash is never registered, so the device never appears in Intune under Windows Autopilot devices, even though the cmdlet itself completes without error. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of the difference between local script execution and cloud service authorization—a common trap is assuming a successful PowerShell output means the upload succeeded. Remember that the -Online flag triggers a permission check against Azure AD, not just network connectivity. Memory tip: “Hash uploads need admin thumbs—no role, no goal.”
MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of prepare infrastructure for devices. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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.
Refer to the exhibit. An administrator runs the PowerShell cmdlet shown on a new Windows 11 device. The cmdlet completes successfully, but the device does not appear in Intune under Windows Autopilot devices. What is the most likely cause?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "most likely"
Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
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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The user running the cmdlet does not have the required permissions in Intune.
The cmdlet 'Get-WindowsAutopilotInfo.ps1' with -Online uploads the hardware hash to Intune. For it to work, the device must have internet access and the user running the cmdlet must have the appropriate permissions in Intune (e.g., Intune Administrator role). Option D is correct. Option A is wrong because the cmdlet is for Autopilot, not for running on a device that is already Autopilot-registered. Option B is wrong because the device must be online. Option C is wrong because the group tag is optional and does not prevent upload.
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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The user running the cmdlet does not have the required permissions in Intune.
Why this is correct
The cmdlet requires Intune Administrator or similar role to upload the hash.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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The device does not have internet access.
Why it's wrong here
The cmdlet requires internet; if no internet, it would fail.
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The device is already registered in Autopilot, so the cmdlet does nothing.
Why it's wrong here
The cmdlet would still attempt to upload; if already registered, it would update.
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The group tag 'Marketing' is invalid.
Why it's wrong here
Invalid group tag would cause an error but not prevent upload.
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 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.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
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.
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: The user running the cmdlet does not have the required permissions in Intune. — The cmdlet 'Get-WindowsAutopilotInfo.ps1' with -Online uploads the hardware hash to Intune. For it to work, the device must have internet access and the user running the cmdlet must have the appropriate permissions in Intune (e.g., Intune Administrator role). Option D is correct. Option A is wrong because the cmdlet is for Autopilot, not for running on a device that is already Autopilot-registered. Option B is wrong because the device must be online. Option C is wrong because the group tag is optional and does not prevent upload.
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.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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