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MD-102 Practice Question: Configuring Windows Autopilot for a customer who…
You are configuring Windows Autopilot for a customer who has a hybrid Azure AD join deployment. The devices are self-deploying using a self-deploying profile. Which THREE prerequisites must be met for the self-deploying mode to work?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse user-driven Autopilot requirements (like a user license) with device-driven self-deploying mode, leading them to incorrectly select option D instead of recognizing the device license prerequisite.
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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The device must be registered in Windows Autopilot
A device must be registered in Windows Autopilot to associate it with a self-deploying profile. Registration is done by uploading the device's hardware hash to the Autopilot service, which then links the device to the profile and enables automatic provisioning without user interaction.
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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The device must be registered in Windows Autopilot
Why this is correct
Registration is required for Autopilot.
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The local administrator account must be enabled
Why it's wrong here
Self-deploying mode does not use local accounts.
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The device must be connected to the internet and able to reach Azure AD
Why this is correct
Network connectivity is required.
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The user must be assigned a Windows Autopilot license
Why it's wrong here
A user-level Autopilot licence is irrelevant for self-deploying mode because the device itself authenticates to Microsoft Entra ID using a hardware-bound TPM attestation, not a user credential. The licence requirement applies only to user-driven or pre-provisioned deployments where a user signs in. It is tempting because licensing is a common prerequisite for Autopilot, but self-deploying mode shifts authentication to the device identity, not the user account.
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The device must have an Azure AD Premium license (P1 or P2)
Why this is correct
Azure AD Premium is required for self-deploying mode.
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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.
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.
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