The correct answer is that devices must be registered in Microsoft Entra ID as Autopilot devices and have a valid Windows license. These two prerequisites are non-negotiable because Windows Autopilot relies on the device’s hardware hash being uploaded to the Microsoft Entra ID tenant, which links the device to your organization and triggers automatic Intune enrollment during the out-of-box experience. Without a valid Windows license, the device cannot proceed through the provisioning process, as Autopilot is a feature of the Windows operating system, not a separate subscription. On the MD-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of the core foundation of Autopilot deployment, often trapping candidates who confuse a Microsoft 365 E3 license with the required Windows license or who mistakenly think Azure AD Premium P1 is mandatory. A common memory tip is to remember that Autopilot needs two things: a digital identity (registration in Entra ID) and a valid ticket (Windows license) to ride the deployment train.
MD-102 Protect devices Practice Question
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.
You are planning a Windows 10 deployment using Windows Autopilot. You need to ensure that devices are automatically enrolled in Intune during the out-of-box experience. Which two prerequisites must be met? (Choose two.)
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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Devices must have a valid Windows 10/11 Pro or Enterprise license
Options A and C are correct. Autopilot requires devices to have a valid Windows license and be registered in Microsoft Entra ID. Option B is wrong because Azure AD is now Microsoft Entra ID, but the requirement is for the device to be registered, not for the tenant to be premium. Option D is wrong because Autopilot does not require on-premises Active Directory. Option E is wrong because a Microsoft 365 E3 license is not a prerequisite; a Windows license is sufficient.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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Tenant must have Microsoft Entra ID P1 or P2
Why it's wrong here
Autopilot works with any Microsoft Entra ID license.
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Devices must have a valid Windows 10/11 Pro or Enterprise license
Why this is correct
Windows Pro or Enterprise is required for Autopilot.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Devices must be registered in Microsoft Entra ID as Autopilot devices
Why this is correct
Device registration is required for Autopilot profiles.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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On-premises Active Directory synchronization must be configured
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
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
How to think about this question
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.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
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.
Protect devices — This question tests Protect devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Devices must have a valid Windows 10/11 Pro or Enterprise license — Options A and C are correct. Autopilot requires devices to have a valid Windows license and be registered in Microsoft Entra ID. Option B is wrong because Azure AD is now Microsoft Entra ID, but the requirement is for the device to be registered, not for the tenant to be premium. Option D is wrong because Autopilot does not require on-premises Active Directory. Option E is wrong because a Microsoft 365 E3 license is not a prerequisite; a Windows license is sufficient.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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