MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
You are evaluating Windows Autopilot for a hybrid Azure AD join scenario. Devices are domain-joined on-premises and will be hybrid Azure AD joined. Which prerequisite is required for Autopilot to perform hybrid Azure AD join?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the Intune connector for Active Directory (which is needed for device writeback in hybrid scenarios) with the actual domain join requirement, but the connector does not replace the need for direct line-of-sight to a domain controller.
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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Devices must have line-of-sight to an on-premises domain controller.
For hybrid Azure AD join via Windows Autopilot, the device must complete domain join during the out-of-box experience. This requires line-of-sight to an on-premises domain controller so that the domain join operation can succeed, as the device cannot join the domain without contacting a DC directly over the network.
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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Devices must have line-of-sight to an on-premises domain controller.
Why this is correct
Required to join the domain during Autopilot.
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Devices must have VPN connectivity to Azure.
Why it's wrong here
Not required.
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An Intune connector for Active Directory must be installed.
Why it's wrong here
This connector is for device enrollment, not hybrid join.
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Azure AD Connect must be configured with password hash sync.
Why it's wrong here
Not a prerequisite for Autopilot hybrid join.
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Enrolling Devices with Microsoft Intune
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
Hybrid Azure AD join
Hybrid Azure AD join is a Microsoft identity configuration that registers on-premises domain-joined devices with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) to enable single sign-on and access to both on-premises and cloud resources.
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