MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are required to configure Windows Autopilot for existing devices?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse the licensing requirement (Azure AD Premium P1) with the technical prerequisite for device registration, but the hardware hash and a device group with an assigned profile are the only two mandatory components for configuring Autopilot on existing devices.
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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A hardware hash (4K HH) from the device.
The hardware hash (4K HH) is the unique identifier that Windows Autopilot uses to associate a device with an Autopilot deployment profile. This hash must be harvested from the existing device (e.g., via a PowerShell script or a provisioning package) and uploaded to the Autopilot service to register the device. Without the hardware hash, the device cannot be recognized as an Autopilot device during the out-of-box experience (OOBE).
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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A Windows product key.
Why it's wrong here
Product key is for licensing, not Autopilot registration.
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A local administrator account on the device.
Why it's wrong here
Not required; Autopilot can create local accounts during deployment.
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An Azure AD Premium P1 license.
Why it's wrong here
While Azure AD P1 is recommended for Autopilot, it is not a requirement for registration.
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A hardware hash (4K HH) from the device.
Why this is correct
The hardware hash is used to uniquely identify the device and register it in Autopilot.
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A device group that has an Autopilot deployment profile assigned.
Why this is correct
The device must be in a group targeted by an Autopilot profile to receive the deployment settings.
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Key term
Autopilot
Autopilot is a Microsoft cloud-based deployment technology that automates the setup and configuration of new Windows devices, reducing manual IT effort and enabling users to be productive from the first boot.
Key term
Windows Autopilot
Windows Autopilot is a cloud-based deployment technology that automates the setup and configuration of new Windows devices, reducing the need for IT staff to manually image or touch each machine.
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