The correct configuration is to create an Autopilot deployment profile assigned to the devices. This profile defines the out-of-box experience (OOBE) settings and is the essential component that instructs the device to automatically join Microsoft Entra ID and enroll in Intune during setup. Without an assigned deployment profile, the device will not enforce these behaviors, leaving the OOBE to default manual steps. On the MD-102 exam, this concept tests your understanding of the Autopilot workflow: a deployment profile is the policy that bridges hardware identity with tenant enrollment settings. A common trap is confusing the deployment profile with an Autopilot device group or a device enrollment restriction—while groups organize devices, only the profile dictates the OOBE flow. Remember the mnemonic "Profile Powers the Path": the profile is the single configuration that powers the automatic enrollment path during OOBE.
MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of manage and maintain devices. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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 implementing Windows Autopilot for a new fleet of devices. You need to ensure that during the out-of-box experience (OOBE), the device automatically joins Microsoft Entra ID and is enrolled in Intune. Which configuration is required?
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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Create an Autopilot deployment profile assigned to the devices.
Option C is correct because an Autopilot deployment profile specifies the out-of-box experience (OOBE) settings, including the option to automatically join the device to Microsoft Entra ID and enroll it in Intune. Without a deployment profile assigned to the device, Autopilot will not enforce these behaviors during OOBE.
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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Upload corporate identifiers for each device.
Why it's wrong here
Corporate identifiers are used for pre-enrollment but do not set OOBE behavior.
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Configure the Enrollment Status Page in Intune.
Why it's wrong here
ESP shows progress but does not configure join/enrollment.
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Create an Autopilot deployment profile assigned to the devices.
Why this is correct
The profile defines the OOBE experience, including Entra ID join and Intune enrollment.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Create a dynamic device group in Microsoft Entra ID.
Why it's wrong here
Dynamic groups are for targeting policies, not for Autopilot OOBE.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the prerequisite step of registering the device (uploading corporate identifiers) with the configuration step that actually defines the OOBE behavior (the deployment profile), leading them to select Option A instead of C.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
ESP shows progress but does not configure join/enrollment.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, the Autopilot deployment profile is a JSON-based policy that includes settings like 'Azure AD join type' (set to 'Azure AD joined' for Entra ID join) and 'Microsoft Intune' enrollment (enabled via the 'MDM user scope' or 'MDM discovery URL'). The profile is assigned to a device group, and during OOBE, the device retrieves this profile via the Autopilot service using the device's hardware hash, ensuring the join and enrollment steps execute automatically without user intervention.
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.
TExam Day Tips
→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.
Manage and maintain devices — This question tests Manage and maintain devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create an Autopilot deployment profile assigned to the devices. — Option C is correct because an Autopilot deployment profile specifies the out-of-box experience (OOBE) settings, including the option to automatically join the device to Microsoft Entra ID and enroll it in Intune. Without a deployment profile assigned to the device, Autopilot will not enforce these behaviors during OOBE.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Variation 1. Which THREE prerequisites are required to enable Windows Autopilot for existing devices?
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A.The device must be domain-joined to an on-premises Active Directory
✓ B.The device must be running Windows 10 or Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education edition
C.The device must have a TPM 2.0 chip
✓ D.The device must have internet connectivity during the out-of-box experience
✓ E.The device must be registered in Intune using its hardware hash
Why B: Options A, C, and D are correct. Autopilot requires Windows 10/11 Pro/Enterprise/Edu, the device to be registered in Intune, and internet connectivity. Option B is wrong because a TPM is not strictly required for Autopilot (except for self-deploying mode). Option E is wrong because an on-premises DC is not needed for pure cloud Autopilot.
Variation 2. You are implementing Windows Autopilot for your organization. You need to ensure that during the first boot, the device automatically enrolls in Microsoft Intune and joins Microsoft Entra ID. What is the minimum requirement for the device?
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A.The device must have a local administrator account.
B.The device must be joined to an on-premises Active Directory domain.
C.The device must have a TPM 2.0 chip.
✓ D.The device must be registered in Autopilot with a valid profile.
Why D: Option D is correct because Windows Autopilot requires the device to be registered in the Autopilot service with a valid profile assigned. This profile contains the settings that dictate the out-of-box experience (OOBE), including automatic enrollment into Microsoft Intune and joining Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD). Without a registered Autopilot profile, the device will not trigger the automated enrollment and join process during first boot.
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