MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
You are preparing infrastructure for Windows Autopilot deployment in a hybrid Microsoft Entra join scenario. You need to ensure that devices can join the on-premises domain and enroll in Intune. Which two components must you configure? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is including optional components like device writeback or DEM accounts, which are not required for the core hybrid join and enrollment process.
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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Intune connector for Active Directory
For Windows Autopilot hybrid Microsoft Entra join, the Intune connector for Active Directory is essential to perform the offline domain join, and automatic MDM enrollment in Microsoft Entra ID ensures the device enrolls in Intune. These two components together enable the hybrid join and management workflow.
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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Device enrollment manager (DEM) account
Why it's wrong here
A DEM account is used for bulk enrollment of devices, typically in scenarios like kiosks or shared devices. It is not used for Autopilot hybrid join. Autopilot hybrid join uses the device's credentials and the Intune connector for Active Directory. DEM accounts are not required and would not facilitate the hybrid join process.
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Intune connector for Active Directory
Why this is correct
The Intune connector for Active Directory is required for hybrid Microsoft Entra join. It enables devices to perform an offline domain join during Autopilot, creating computer objects in Active Directory. Without this connector, devices cannot join the domain automatically, and the hybrid join process fails. It must be installed on a server with domain access.
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Automatic MDM enrollment in Microsoft Entra ID
Why this is correct
Automatic MDM enrollment must be enabled in Microsoft Entra ID to allow devices to enroll in Intune automatically. For hybrid joined devices, this ensures that once the device is joined to Microsoft Entra ID, it is also enrolled in Intune. Without this setting, devices would not be managed by Intune even if they successfully join the domain.
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Windows Autopilot deployment profile with 'Convert all targeted devices to Autopilot'
Why it's wrong here
The 'Convert all targeted devices to Autopilot' option is used to register existing devices with Autopilot, not for hybrid join deployment. While a deployment profile is needed for Autopilot, the conversion option is not required for hybrid join. It is used in scenarios where devices are already deployed and need to be added to Autopilot.
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Microsoft Entra Connect with device writeback
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft Entra Connect with device writeback is used to sync on-premises devices to Microsoft Entra ID, but it is not required for Autopilot hybrid join. The Intune connector for Active Directory handles the offline domain join, and automatic enrollment handles Intune enrollment. Device writeback is for other scenarios, such as conditional access with hybrid devices.
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Key term
Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage their users' devices and applications, ensuring security and compliance without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
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.
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