Quick Answer
The answer is Azure AD Join and Windows Autopilot, as these are the two valid enrollment methods for Windows 10 devices in Microsoft Intune. Azure AD Join allows devices to register directly with Azure Active Directory, enabling cloud-based management and single sign-on, while Windows Autopilot provides a zero-touch, pre-configured deployment experience that automates the enrollment process. On the MD-102 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between actual enrollment methods and supporting roles or processes—a common trap is confusing the Device Enrollment Manager (DEM) role or Bulk Enrollment with provisioning packages as methods, when they are merely tools to facilitate enrollment. Remember that Apple Business Manager is exclusively for iOS/macOS, not Windows. For a quick memory tip: think of the two “A” words—Azure AD Join and Autopilot—as the only direct paths to enroll a Windows 10 device in Intune.
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of protect devices. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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 of the following are valid enrollment methods for Windows 10 devices in Microsoft Intune?
Windows Autopilot
Autopilot enrolls devices during OOBE.
Azure AD Join
Azure AD Join enrolls the device in Intune automatically.
Device enrollment manager (DEM)
Why wrong: DEM is a role, not a method.
Bulk enrollment with provisioning package
Why wrong: Bulk enrollment uses provisioning packages but is not a separate method.
Apple Business Manager
Why wrong: Apple Business Manager is for Apple devices.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Windows Autopilot
Azure AD Join and Autopilot are valid enrollment methods. Option A is correct because Azure AD Join is a standard enrollment. Option B is correct because Windows Autopilot is a zero-touch enrollment method. Option C is incorrect because 'Device enrollment manager' is a role, not a method. Option D is incorrect because 'Bulk enrollment' is not a method but a process using provisioning packages. Option E is incorrect because 'Apple Business Manager' is for iOS/macOS.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Windows Autopilot
Why this is correct
Autopilot enrolls devices during OOBE.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Azure AD Join
Why this is correct
Azure AD Join enrolls the device in Intune automatically.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Device enrollment manager (DEM)
Why it's wrong here
DEM is a role, not a method.
Bulk enrollment with provisioning package
Why it's wrong here
Bulk enrollment uses provisioning packages but is not a separate method.
Apple Business Manager
Why it's wrong here
Apple Business Manager is for Apple devices.
Common exam traps
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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Protect devices — This question tests Protect devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Windows Autopilot — Azure AD Join and Autopilot are valid enrollment methods. Option A is correct because Azure AD Join is a standard enrollment. Option B is correct because Windows Autopilot is a zero-touch enrollment method. Option C is incorrect because 'Device enrollment manager' is a role, not a method. Option D is incorrect because 'Bulk enrollment' is not a method but a process using provisioning packages. Option E is incorrect because 'Apple Business Manager' is for iOS/macOS.
Identify which MD-102 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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