The answer is to configure the MDM discovery URL in Group Policy and add a user scope in Azure AD join. These two actions work together to ensure automatic MDM enrollment for Windows 10/11 devices: the Group Policy setting points the device to your Intune tenant’s discovery URL, while the Azure AD user scope enables automatic enrollment when a user signs in with a work account. On the MD-102 exam, this concept tests your understanding of how Azure AD and Intune integrate for out-of-box enrollment, often appearing as a multiple-select question where you must distinguish automatic enrollment from Azure AD registration (for BYOD) or co-management (which requires Configuration Manager). A common trap is confusing the MDM user scope in Azure AD with a setting inside Intune itself—remember, the scope is configured in Azure AD, not the Intune console. Memory tip: think “URL points, scope enrolls”—the discovery URL is the map, and the user scope is the key that unlocks automatic enrollment.
MD-102 Protect devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of protect 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.
Which TWO actions should you take to ensure that devices are automatically enrolled in Microsoft Intune when users sign in with a work account on Windows 10/11?
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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Set the MDM user scope to 'All' or 'Some' in Azure AD.
Options A and D are correct. Option A: Configuring automatic MDM enrollment via Group Policy enables automatic enrollment. Option D: Adding a user scope in Azure AD join enables automatic enrollment for users. Option B is wrong because enabling Azure AD registration is for BYOD, not automatic enrollment. Option C is wrong because co-management requires existing Configuration Manager. Option E is wrong because the MDM user scope in Intune is configured in Azure AD, not Intune alone.
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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Set the MDM user scope to 'All' or 'Some' in Azure AD.
Why this is correct
This determines which users get automatic enrollment.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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In Intune, set the enrollment restriction to allow Windows devices.
Why it's wrong here
Enrollment restrictions control device types, not automatic enrollment triggers.
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Enable automatic Azure AD registration for Windows devices.
Why it's wrong here
Registration is for device identity, not MDM enrollment.
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Enable co-management with Configuration Manager.
Why it's wrong here
Co-management is an additional step, not required for automatic enrollment.
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Configure the MDM discovery URL in Group Policy.
Why this is correct
This triggers automatic enrollment for domain-joined devices.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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.
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.
Protect devices — This question tests Protect devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Set the MDM user scope to 'All' or 'Some' in Azure AD. — Options A and D are correct. Option A: Configuring automatic MDM enrollment via Group Policy enables automatic enrollment. Option D: Adding a user scope in Azure AD join enables automatic enrollment for users. Option B is wrong because enabling Azure AD registration is for BYOD, not automatic enrollment. Option C is wrong because co-management requires existing Configuration Manager. Option E is wrong because the MDM user scope in Intune is configured in Azure AD, not Intune alone.
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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