The answer is hybrid Microsoft Entra ID joined devices. This is a prerequisite because co-management requires devices to be enrolled in Microsoft Intune while simultaneously managed by Configuration Manager, and hybrid Entra ID join enables the device’s identity to be recognized in both on-premises and cloud environments, allowing Intune enrollment to occur. On the MD-102 exam, this tests your understanding of the foundational identity and enrollment layer for co-management; a common trap is confusing hybrid Entra ID join with pure Microsoft Entra joined or domain-joined devices, which do not satisfy the dual-management requirement. Remember the memory tip: “Hybrid joins both worlds” — it bridges on-premises AD and cloud Entra ID, making Intune enrollment possible for Configuration Manager clients.
MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
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 TWO are prerequisites for co-management with Microsoft Intune and Configuration Manager? (Select TWO.)
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
Option A is correct because devices must be enrolled in Microsoft Intune to establish the co-management authority. Co-management requires that the client is managed by both Configuration Manager and Intune simultaneously, and Intune enrollment is the mechanism that enables the cloud-based management workload. Without Intune enrollment, the device cannot receive policies or apps from Intune, breaking the co-management relationship.
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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Devices enrolled in Microsoft Intune
Why this is correct
Co-management requires Intune enrollment.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Configuration Manager current branch
Why it's wrong here
Configuration Manager is a component, not a prerequisite.
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On-premises Active Directory
Why it's wrong here
Not a strict prerequisite; hybrid join can be done with Azure AD Connect.
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Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Why it's wrong here
Optional for certificate-based authentication.
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Hybrid Microsoft Entra ID joined devices
Why this is correct
Required for co-management.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse infrastructure prerequisites (like Configuration Manager current branch or PKI) with device-level prerequisites, leading them to select options that are required for the setup but not for the device itself, or they assume hybrid Azure AD join is mandatory when pure Azure AD join with Intune enrollment is sufficient.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Co-management leverages the Configuration Manager client's ability to report its Intune enrollment state via the co-management workload slider. Under the hood, the client uses the Azure AD device token to authenticate with the Intune service, and the Configuration Manager site server synchronizes enrollment status through the cloud management gateway (CMG) or direct internet connectivity. A real-world scenario where this matters is when an organization transitions from hybrid Azure AD join to pure Azure AD join; co-management still functions as long as the device is enrolled in Intune, even without on-premises AD connectivity.
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.
TExam Day Tips
→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.
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Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
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: Devices enrolled in Microsoft Intune — Option A is correct because devices must be enrolled in Microsoft Intune to establish the co-management authority. Co-management requires that the client is managed by both Configuration Manager and Intune simultaneously, and Intune enrollment is the mechanism that enables the cloud-based management workload. Without Intune enrollment, the device cannot receive policies or apps from Intune, breaking the co-management relationship.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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