MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
Which THREE conditions must be met for a Windows 10 device to be able to use Windows Autopilot self-deploying mode?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse self-deploying mode with user-driven modes and incorrectly assume a user must be assigned, or they think Hybrid Azure AD join is supported in self-deploying mode, but Microsoft explicitly restricts self-deploying to Azure AD join only.
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
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The device must be Azure AD joined.
Azure AD join is required for self-deploying mode because this mode provisions a device for shared or kiosk scenarios without user interaction. The device must be joined to Azure AD to establish a device identity and allow policy application before any user signs in, which is a core requirement for the zero-touch provisioning flow.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The device must be Azure AD joined.
Why this is correct
Self-deploying mode requires Azure AD join.
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The device must have a TPM 2.0 chip.
Why this is correct
TPM 2.0 is required for attestation in self-deploying mode.
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The device must be Hybrid Azure AD joined.
Why it's wrong here
Hybrid join is not supported in self-deploying mode.
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The device must be registered as an Autopilot device.
Why this is correct
Autopilot registration is required for all Autopilot modes.
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A user must be assigned to the device in Autopilot.
Why it's wrong here
Self-deploying mode is for userless devices.
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Key term
Windows Autopilot
Windows Autopilot is a cloud-based deployment technology that automates the setup and configuration of new Windows devices, reducing the need for IT staff to manually image or touch each machine.
Key term
Windows 10
Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft that combines the familiarity of Windows 7 with the modern features of Windows 8, designed to run on a wide range of devices from desktops to tablets.
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