MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
Which TWO are required to enable Windows Hello for Business in a hybrid deployment? (Select TWO.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse prerequisites (like MFA) with required infrastructure components, leading them to select MFA instead of recognizing that PKI and directory synchronization are the two mandatory elements for hybrid deployments.
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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Microsoft Entra ID Connect
In a hybrid deployment, Windows Hello for Business requires synchronization of user credentials from on-premises Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID. Microsoft Entra ID Connect (B) provides this synchronization, enabling the device to authenticate against both on-premises and cloud resources. Additionally, a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) (C) is required to issue the certificate-based authentication keys used by Windows Hello for Business in hybrid deployments, as the on-premises domain controllers must trust the certificates.
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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Configuration Manager
Why it's wrong here
Not required for hybrid Windows Hello for Business.
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Microsoft Entra ID Connect
Why this is correct
Synchronizes on-premises AD with Microsoft Entra ID.
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Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Why this is correct
Required for issuing certificates for Windows Hello for Business.
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Multifactor authentication (MFA)
Why it's wrong here
MFA is recommended but not required.
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Microsoft Intune
Why it's wrong here
Intune can deliver policy but is not strictly required; Group Policy can be used.
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