Quick Answer
The correct answer is to check for TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and at least 4GB of RAM, as these three are non-negotiable minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11. These components work together to enforce a hardware-based security baseline: TPM 2.0 provides cryptographic key isolation, Secure Boot prevents unauthorized code from loading during startup, and 4GB of RAM ensures the operating system can run core processes without performance degradation. On the Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator MD-102 exam, this concept often appears in deployment scenarios using Intune, where you must validate device readiness before an in-place upgrade. A common trap is confusing the 64GB storage requirement with the 4GB RAM requirement, or assuming a single-core 1GHz processor is sufficient when the actual requirement is 1GHz or faster with at least 2 cores. Remember the mnemonic “RST” for RAM, Secure Boot, and TPM to lock in the three mandatory checks.
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of prepare infrastructure for devices. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
Your organization is preparing to deploy Windows 11 using Microsoft Intune. You need to ensure that all devices meet the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11 before upgrade. Which THREE checks should you perform?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "minimum / minimize"
Why it matters: Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
Check that Secure Boot is enabled.
Secure Boot is required.
Check that the processor is at least 1GHz with 1 core.
Why wrong: Minimum is 1GHz with 2 cores.
Check that the device has TPM 2.0 enabled.
TPM 2.0 is a minimum requirement.
Check that the device has at least 4GB of RAM.
4GB RAM is the minimum.
Check that the device has at least 32GB of storage.
Why wrong: Minimum storage is 64GB.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Check that Secure Boot is enabled.
Options A, B, and C are correct. TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and 4GB RAM are minimum requirements. Option D is incorrect because the requirement is 64GB storage. Option E is incorrect because the requirement is 1GHz or faster with 2 cores.
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.
Check that Secure Boot is enabled.
Why this is correct
Secure Boot is required.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Check that the processor is at least 1GHz with 1 core.
Why it's wrong here
Minimum is 1GHz with 2 cores.
Check that the device has TPM 2.0 enabled.
Why this is correct
TPM 2.0 is a minimum requirement.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Check that the device has at least 4GB of RAM.
Why this is correct
4GB RAM is the minimum.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Check that the device has at least 32GB of storage.
Why it's wrong here
Minimum storage is 64GB.
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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
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Prepare infrastructure for devices — This question tests Prepare infrastructure for devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Check that Secure Boot is enabled. — Options A, B, and C are correct. TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and 4GB RAM are minimum requirements. Option D is incorrect because the requirement is 64GB storage. Option E is incorrect because the requirement is 1GHz or faster with 2 cores.
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.
Yes — watch for: "minimum / minimize". Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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