MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
You are deploying Windows 11 devices using Autopilot. The devices are purchased from a hardware vendor and need to be registered in your tenant. You want to ensure that the vendor can register the devices on your behalf without granting them full user privileges. What should you configure?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often think the vendor needs global administrator rights (Option B) or that importing a CSV via Intune (Option A) is sufficient. However, the correct method is to provide the vendor with a bulk enrollment token (Autopilot registration token) which allows device registration without granting broader permissions.
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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Provide the vendor with a bulk enrollment token and URL.
Providing the vendor with a bulk enrollment token (also known as an Autopilot registration token) and the associated URL allows the vendor to register devices in your tenant via Autopilot without granting full user privileges. This token is specifically designed for OEMs or resellers to upload device hashes and associate them with your tenant, scoping their permissions to only that action. Option D is incorrect because a 'custom device preparation profile with delegated admin privileges' is not a standard or recognized method for Autopilot device registration by vendors; the correct approach is to use an Autopilot registration token or delegate via Microsoft Partner Center.
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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Export the device list from the vendor and import it via CSV in Microsoft Intune.
Why it's wrong here
Exporting the device list and importing via CSV in Intune is a manual process that requires administrator intervention and does not allow the vendor to perform the registration themselves. It also requires the admin to have full access to Intune, not a scoped delegation.
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Add the vendor as a global administrator in Microsoft Entra ID.
Why it's wrong here
Adding the vendor as a global administrator grants them full privileges across the tenant, which is excessive and violates the principle of least privilege. This is not a secure method for vendor device registration.
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Provide the vendor with a bulk enrollment token and URL.
Why this is correct
Providing a bulk enrollment token (Autopilot registration token) and URL is the correct method. It allows the vendor to upload device hardware hashes to your tenant with scoped permissions, without granting them any user accounts or broader access.
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Create a custom device preparation profile with delegated admin privileges.
Why it's wrong here
While the concept of delegated admin privileges is related, a 'custom device preparation profile' is not the mechanism for vendor Autopilot registration. The standard method is to use an Autopilot registration token or delegate via Microsoft Partner Center. This option describes a non-existent feature.
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Key term
Device registration
Device registration is the process of linking a device to a management system, such as Microsoft Entra ID, to enable controlled access to organizational resources.
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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