MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
You are the endpoint administrator for a company that uses Microsoft Intune. You are preparing to deploy Windows 11 devices using Windows Autopilot. The devices will be used by remote workers who do not have access to the corporate network. You need to ensure that the devices are automatically enrolled in Intune and that users can sign in with their Microsoft Entra ID credentials. Which Autopilot deployment mode should you use?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that hybrid join is needed for Microsoft Entra ID sign-in, but hybrid join requires on-premises connectivity that remote workers lack.
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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User-driven mode with Microsoft Entra join.
User-driven mode with Microsoft Entra join is the correct choice for remote workers because it allows users to sign in with their Microsoft Entra ID credentials during OOBE, automatically joins the device to Microsoft Entra ID, and enrolls it in Intune without requiring on-premises network connectivity. Other modes either do not support user sign-in or require domain connectivity.
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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Self-deploying mode with Microsoft Entra join.
Why it's wrong here
Self-deploying mode is designed for kiosks or shared devices and does not require user credentials during OOBE. It automatically joins Microsoft Entra ID and enrolls in Intune, but the user does not sign in with their own credentials. Since the requirement specifies that users sign in with their Microsoft Entra ID credentials, this mode is not suitable.
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User-driven mode with Microsoft Entra hybrid join.
Why it's wrong here
User-driven mode with hybrid join requires the device to join the on-premises domain, which necessitates network connectivity to domain controllers. Remote workers without corporate network access cannot complete hybrid join. Therefore, this mode is not suitable. The requirement is for Microsoft Entra ID sign-in, not hybrid join.
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Pre-provisioning with Microsoft Entra hybrid join.
Why it's wrong here
Pre-provisioning with hybrid join requires connectivity to the on-premises domain, which remote workers may not have. Hybrid join also requires the Intune Connector for Active Directory. This mode is not appropriate for remote workers without corporate network access. It also does not meet the requirement for users to sign in with Microsoft Entra ID credentials in a purely cloud scenario.
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User-driven mode with Microsoft Entra join.
Why this is correct
User-driven mode with Microsoft Entra join allows users to sign in with their Microsoft Entra ID credentials during OOBE. The device joins Microsoft Entra ID and automatically enrolls in Intune. This mode is ideal for remote workers because it does not require on-premises network connectivity. It meets the requirements of automatic enrollment and Microsoft Entra ID sign-in.
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Implementing Windows Autopilot
Key term
Windows 11
Windows 11 is Microsoft's latest desktop operating system, offering a redesigned interface, enhanced security features, and improved support for modern hardware.
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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.
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