MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
Which TWO are prerequisites for co-management with Microsoft Intune and Configuration Manager? (Select TWO.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap is that candidates may think hybrid Azure AD join is mandatory for co-management, but both hybrid and pure Azure AD join are supported. They may also overlook that Configuration Manager current branch is a prerequisite, not just an optional upgrade.
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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Devices enrolled in Microsoft Intune
Devices must be enrolled in Microsoft Intune to be co-managed; Intune enrollment is the mechanism that enables cloud-based management. Option B is correct because co-management requires Configuration Manager current branch (version 1606 or later) as a minimum. Option E is not strictly required: co-management supports both hybrid and pure Azure AD joined devices, though hybrid is common. Options C and D are not prerequisites; on-premises AD and PKI are optional.
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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Devices enrolled in Microsoft Intune
Why this is correct
Correct. Devices must be enrolled in Intune to receive policies and apps from Intune, enabling co-management.
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Configuration Manager current branch
Why this is correct
Correct. Configuration Manager current branch is required to support the co-management feature.
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On-premises Active Directory
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. On-premises Active Directory is not strictly required; co-management can work with pure Azure AD join.
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Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. PKI is optional and not a core prerequisite for co-management.
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Hybrid Microsoft Entra ID joined devices
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Hybrid Azure AD join is not a strict prerequisite; devices can be pure Azure AD joined for co-management.
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Key term
Configuration Manager
Configuration Manager is a systems management tool by Microsoft that helps IT administrators deploy software, enforce security policies, and manage devices across an organization.
Key term
Co-management
Co-management is a device management strategy that lets organizations simultaneously manage Windows 10 and later devices using both Configuration Manager (on-premises) and Microsoft Intune (cloud), enabling a gradual transition to modern management.
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