- A
Install the Intune connector for ConfigMgr and configure the workloads.
Why wrong: The Intune connector is not used for co-management workload configuration.
- B
Create a Group Policy that enables automatic MDM enrollment to Intune.
Why wrong: Group Policy can trigger enrollment, but co-management workload distribution requires ConfigMgr configuration.
- C
In ConfigMgr, enable co-management, select the devices for pilot, and set the 'Device configuration' workload slider to 'Pilot Intune' or 'Intune'.
This configures the workload movement and triggers Intune enrollment for pilot devices.
- D
Configure hybrid Azure AD join for all devices via Group Policy and wait for auto-enrollment.
Why wrong: Hybrid Azure AD join is already configured; auto-enrollment still needs ConfigMgr co-management policy.
Quick Answer
The correct answer is to enable co-management in ConfigMgr, select the pilot collection, and set the Device configuration workload slider to Pilot Intune or Intune. This is because the workload slider is the specific control within ConfigMgr’s co-management properties that dictates which management authority handles each workload; moving the slider for Device configuration to Intune shifts cloud-based policies and conditional access to Intune while leaving Compliance policies and Windows Update policies under ConfigMgr. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding that co-management is a ConfigMgr-driven process—not an automatic result of Azure AD join or the Intune connector—and that the slider granularly distributes workloads without requiring separate enrollment steps. A common trap is assuming Azure AD hybrid join alone triggers Intune enrollment, but the co-management policy itself must be configured to push the Intune client. Memory tip: think of the slider as a “dimmer switch” for each workload—slide Device configuration to Intune, keep the others dimmed in ConfigMgr.
MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of prepare infrastructure for 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.
Your organization has 500 Windows 10 devices that are currently managed by Microsoft Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr). You plan to enable co-management with Microsoft Intune to leverage cloud-based policies and conditional access. The devices are on-premises Active Directory joined and are already enrolled in ConfigMgr. You need to configure the co-management workload slider in ConfigMgr to move the 'Device configuration' workload to Intune while keeping 'Compliance policies' and 'Windows Update policies' in ConfigMgr initially. The devices should automatically enroll in Intune upon receiving the co-management policy. You have already configured Azure AD Connect for hybrid Azure AD join. What should you do next?
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
In ConfigMgr, enable co-management, select the devices for pilot, and set the 'Device configuration' workload slider to 'Pilot Intune' or 'Intune'.
Option D is correct because to co-manage devices, you must configure the co-management properties in ConfigMgr with the correct pilot collection and workload slider. Option A is incorrect because Intune enrollment happens via ConfigMgr policy, not Azure AD join alone. Option B is incorrect because the Intune connector does not handle workload distribution. Option C is incorrect because automatic enrollment in Intune requires Group Policy or ConfigMgr policy to trigger it.
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.
- ✗
Install the Intune connector for ConfigMgr and configure the workloads.
Why it's wrong here
The Intune connector is not used for co-management workload configuration.
- ✗
Create a Group Policy that enables automatic MDM enrollment to Intune.
Why it's wrong here
Group Policy can trigger enrollment, but co-management workload distribution requires ConfigMgr configuration.
- ✓
In ConfigMgr, enable co-management, select the devices for pilot, and set the 'Device configuration' workload slider to 'Pilot Intune' or 'Intune'.
Why this is correct
This configures the workload movement and triggers Intune enrollment for pilot devices.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Configure hybrid Azure AD join for all devices via Group Policy and wait for auto-enrollment.
Why it's wrong here
Hybrid Azure AD join is already configured; auto-enrollment still needs ConfigMgr co-management policy.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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What does this MD-102 question test?
Prepare infrastructure for devices — This question tests Prepare infrastructure for devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: In ConfigMgr, enable co-management, select the devices for pilot, and set the 'Device configuration' workload slider to 'Pilot Intune' or 'Intune'. — Option D is correct because to co-manage devices, you must configure the co-management properties in ConfigMgr with the correct pilot collection and workload slider. Option A is incorrect because Intune enrollment happens via ConfigMgr policy, not Azure AD join alone. Option B is incorrect because the Intune connector does not handle workload distribution. Option C is incorrect because automatic enrollment in Intune requires Group Policy or ConfigMgr policy to trigger it.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
Identify which MD-102 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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