MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
You are deploying Windows 11 devices using Windows Autopilot. The devices must be joined to an on-premises Active Directory domain and also registered with Microsoft Entra ID. You need to configure the deployment profile. Which Autopilot mode should you use?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is selecting pre-provisioning as a join mode, when it is actually a deployment technique that can be used with different join types.
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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Microsoft Entra hybrid joined
Microsoft Entra hybrid joined mode is specifically designed for scenarios where devices need to be joined to on-premises Active Directory and registered with Microsoft Entra ID. This mode supports domain join during Autopilot and requires the Intune Connector for Active Directory to create computer objects in AD. It enables both cloud and on-premises management.
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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Microsoft Entra joined
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft Entra joined mode joins devices only to Microsoft Entra ID, not to on-premises Active Directory. This does not meet the requirement of domain join. This mode is suitable for cloud-only scenarios where on-premises domain membership is not needed.
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Pre-provisioning (white glove)
Why it's wrong here
Pre-provisioning is a technique that can be used with Microsoft Entra joined or hybrid joined modes, but it is not a join mode itself. It allows IT to pre-configure devices before user sign-in. However, the underlying join type must still be hybrid joined to meet the domain join requirement.
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Microsoft Entra hybrid joined
Why this is correct
Microsoft Entra hybrid joined mode joins devices to both on-premises Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID. This is the correct choice when devices must be domain-joined and also registered with Microsoft Entra ID. It requires configuration of the Intune Connector for Active Directory and a domain join configuration profile.
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Self-deploying mode
Why it's wrong here
Self-deploying mode is designed for kiosks or shared devices and does not support domain join. It automatically joins devices to Microsoft Entra ID without user interaction, but it cannot join them to on-premises Active Directory, so it fails the requirement.
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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.
Key term
Deployment profile
A deployment profile is a set of configuration settings and policies that IT administrators apply to enroll and configure devices in an organization, automating the setup process.
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