Quick Answer
The answer is internet connectivity to the Microsoft Intune service, along with MDM enrollment enabled in Microsoft Entra ID and a supported Windows edition. These three prerequisites are required because Intune relies on Entra ID as the identity provider and enrollment authority; without MDM enrollment enabled in Entra ID, the device cannot register or communicate with the Intune service, making enrollment impossible. On the Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator MD-102 exam, this concept often appears in scenario-based questions where a device fails to enroll due to missing Entra ID settings or blocked network endpoints—common traps include assuming only a license is needed or overlooking the need for direct internet access to *.manage.microsoft.com. A useful memory tip is to think of the "three C's": Connectivity (internet), Cloud identity (Entra ID MDM toggle), and Capable edition (Windows Pro/Enterprise).
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of prepare infrastructure for devices. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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.
Which THREE are required for a successful Microsoft Intune enrollment of a Windows device?
A device compliance policy assigned to the device
Why wrong: Applied after enrollment, not required.
MDM enrollment enabled in Microsoft Entra ID
Must be enabled to allow enrollment.
Azure AD Premium P1 license
Why wrong: Not required for basic enrollment.
A valid Microsoft Intune license assigned to the user
Required for enrollment.
Internet connectivity to Microsoft Intune service
Required for communication.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
MDM enrollment enabled in Microsoft Entra ID
Option B is correct because Microsoft Intune requires MDM enrollment to be enabled in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) to allow devices to register and communicate with the Intune service. Without this setting, the device cannot complete the enrollment process, as Entra ID acts as the identity provider and enrollment authority for Intune-managed devices.
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.
A device compliance policy assigned to the device
Why it's wrong here
Applied after enrollment, not required.
MDM enrollment enabled in Microsoft Entra ID
Why this is correct
Must be enabled to allow enrollment.
Related concept
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Azure AD Premium P1 license
Why it's wrong here
Not required for basic enrollment.
A valid Microsoft Intune license assigned to the user
Why this is correct
Required for enrollment.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Internet connectivity to Microsoft Intune service
Why this is correct
Required for communication.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates often confuse post-enrollment requirements (like compliance policies or Azure AD Premium P1) with prerequisites for enrollment, leading them to select options that are only needed after the device is already enrolled.
Detailed technical explanation
During enrollment, the Windows device uses the MDM enrollment protocol (over HTTPS) to register with the Intune service via the enrollment endpoint (https://enrollment.manage.microsoft.com). The device must have internet connectivity to reach this endpoint and the Entra ID authentication endpoint; without it, the enrollment request fails. Additionally, the user must have an Intune license assigned, which is validated during the enrollment process to ensure the device is authorized to receive management policies.
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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Prepare infrastructure for devices — This question tests Prepare infrastructure for devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: MDM enrollment enabled in Microsoft Entra ID — Option B is correct because Microsoft Intune requires MDM enrollment to be enabled in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) to allow devices to register and communicate with the Intune service. Without this setting, the device cannot complete the enrollment process, as Entra ID acts as the identity provider and enrollment authority for Intune-managed devices.
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