MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
Which TWO are valid methods to deploy Windows 10/11 using Microsoft Intune?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse on-premises deployment tools (WDS, PXE, USB media) with cloud-native Intune methods, forgetting that Intune is a cloud-only MDM service that does not support direct imaging or network boot protocols.
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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Windows Autopilot
Windows Autopilot (A) is a valid Intune-based deployment method that uses the device's hardware hash registered in Intune to apply an Autopilot profile, enroll the device in Microsoft Entra ID/Entra ID, and drive the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) so the device is configured and joined automatically without reimaging. Provisioning packages (B) are also valid: a .ppkg created with Windows Configuration Designer can be applied during OOBE or after installation to enroll the device into Intune (via the enrollment package or bulk enrollment token) and apply settings, making it a supported Intune deployment path. PXE boot from a distribution point (C) and network boot via WDS (D) are Configuration Manager/legacy imaging technologies, not Intune deployment methods, and bootable USB media with Windows Setup (E) is a manual OS installation method that does not itself deploy or enroll devices through Intune.
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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Windows Autopilot
Why this is correct
Windows Autopilot deploys Windows 10/11 by binding a device's hardware hash to a profile, so it enrols into Intune and receives configuration during the out-of-box experience, requiring no imaging infrastructure. This satisfies the question's requirement for a valid Intune-based deployment method.
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Provisioning packages (PPKG)
Why this is correct
Provisioning packages are .ppkg files that apply settings, apps and enrolment configuration during Windows setup, and Intune can deliver them to enrolled devices. This makes PPKG a valid Intune deployment method, distinct from Autopilot's cloud-driven out-of-box experience.
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PXE boot from a distribution point
Why it's wrong here
PXE boot from a distribution point belongs to Configuration Manager, not Intune; Intune cannot host PXE responders or boot images. PXE is correct for on-premises Configuration Manager OSD, whereas Intune deploys Windows through Windows Autopilot, Autopilot device preparation, or bulk enrolment via a provisioning package.
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Network boot via WDS
Why it's wrong here
Intune cannot PXE-boot devices; WDS serves boot images over the network for on-premises imaging. It is tempting because WDS is a legitimate Windows deployment tool, but it belongs to Configuration Manager or MDT scenarios, not cloud-based Intune enrolment.
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Bootable USB media with Windows Setup
Why it's wrong here
Intune has no capability to provision bootable USB media or run Windows Setup from it; that is a manual, offline imaging method. USB media is appropriate for air-gapped or imaging-only environments, but Intune deployment requires enrolment-based methods such as Autopilot, the Enrollment Manager, or a provisioning package.
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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.
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Windows Configuration Designer
Windows Configuration Designer is a Microsoft tool that creates provisioning packages to configure Windows devices automatically before or during deployment.
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