MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
Your company is deploying Windows 11 devices using Windows Autopilot. You need to ensure that during the first boot, the device automatically joins Microsoft Entra ID, enrolls in Intune, and installs required applications. What should you provide to the device?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse provisioning packages (PPKG) with Autopilot, but Autopilot is specifically designed to eliminate the need for any local media or manual steps, relying solely on cloud-based device identity and profile assignment.
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
✓
The device's hardware hash, uploaded to Intune, and an Autopilot deployment profile assigned.
Windows Autopilot requires the device's hardware hash to be uploaded to Intune so that the device can be identified as an Autopilot device. An Autopilot deployment profile is then assigned to the device, which specifies the settings for joining Microsoft Entra ID, enrolling in Intune, and installing required applications during the first boot (Out-of-Box Experience). This combination ensures the entire provisioning flow occurs automatically without manual intervention.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
The device's hardware hash, uploaded to Intune, and an Autopilot deployment profile assigned.
Why this is correct
Autopilot requires the hardware hash to identify the device and the profile to define the deployment settings.
- ✗
The Configuration Manager client and a site code for automatic site assignment.
Why it's wrong here
Configuration Manager is not required for Autopilot; Intune handles management.
- ✗
A provisioning package containing the MDM enrollment settings.
Why it's wrong here
Provisioning packages are an alternative to Autopilot, not used together.
- ✗
A Group Policy Object that configures automatic MDM enrollment.
Why it's wrong here
Group Policy does not apply during the out-of-box experience; Autopilot uses cloud-based profiles.
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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.
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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Variation 1. Your organization wants to use Windows Autopilot to deploy new Windows 11 devices. What is required to register a device with Windows Autopilot?
easy- A.The device's product key
- ✓ B.The device's hardware hash (4K HH)
- C.The user's Microsoft account
- D.The device's BIOS password
Why B: Windows Autopilot requires the device's hardware hash (4K HH) to uniquely identify the device during the registration process. This hash is generated from the device's hardware components and is uploaded to the Microsoft Intune or Partner portal to associate the device with an Autopilot profile. Without the hardware hash, Autopilot cannot recognize the device as registered and will not apply the deployment profile.
Variation 2. You are preparing to deploy Windows Autopilot for your organization. You have obtained the hardware hashes for 100 new devices. You need to register these devices in Microsoft Intune so that they can be associated with an Autopilot deployment profile. What should you do?
medium- A.Use the Microsoft Store for Business to automatically register devices
- B.Contact the OEM to register the devices using the device serial numbers
- C.Use the Windows Configuration Designer to create a provisioning package that includes Autopilot settings
- ✓ D.Upload the hardware hashes to the Autopilot devices page in the Microsoft Intune admin center
Why D: Uploading the hardware hashes to the Autopilot devices page in the Microsoft Intune admin center is the standard method to register devices for Windows Autopilot. Option A is incorrect because the Microsoft Store for Business is deprecated and no longer supports Autopilot registration. Option B is incorrect because while OEMs can register devices, you already have the hardware hashes, making direct upload more efficient. Option C is incorrect because Windows Configuration Designer is used to create provisioning packages for manual setup, not for Autopilot device registration.
Variation 3. Your organization plans to deploy Windows Autopilot for new devices. You need to ensure that the hardware hashes are uploaded to Microsoft Intune before the devices are shipped to users. What is the recommended approach?
medium- A.Add the device to Microsoft Entra ID before shipping.
- ✓ B.Obtain the hardware hash from the device manufacturer or reseller.
- C.Use Microsoft Configuration Manager to collect the hardware hash.
- D.Run a PowerShell script on each device to capture the hardware hash.
Why B: The hardware hash can be obtained from the device manufacturer or reseller (OEM) before the device is shipped. This is the recommended approach for new devices as it allows the hardware hash to be uploaded to Intune without needing to power on the device. Option A is wrong because adding the device to Microsoft Entra ID does not upload the hardware hash. Option C is wrong because Configuration Manager can collect hashes but requires the device to be on the network and is typically used for existing devices. Option D is wrong because running a PowerShell script on each device requires the device to be powered on and manually executed, which is less efficient for new devices.
Variation 4. Your organization is deploying Windows devices using Windows Autopilot. You need to ensure that devices are automatically enrolled in Microsoft Intune when they are first powered on. What should you configure?
easy- A.Join the device to Azure AD hybrid by configuring a domain join profile.
- ✓ B.Create an Autopilot deployment profile with 'Assign to' set to 'All devices' and ensure the device is registered in Autopilot.
- C.Configure the Enrollment Status Page (ESP) to require device enrollment.
- D.Manually add the device serial number to Intune via the admin center.
Why B: Windows Autopilot requires both a registered device (identified by hardware hash) and an assigned deployment profile to trigger automatic enrollment in Microsoft Intune during the first power-on. Setting 'Assign to' to 'All devices' ensures the profile applies to any registered Autopilot device, and the device registration step links the hardware identity to your tenant. Without this combination, the device will not automatically enroll.
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