MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
Your organization is deploying Microsoft Intune for the first time. You need to ensure that devices can enroll in Intune. Which of the following is a prerequisite for Intune enrollment?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse on-premises prerequisites (like AD or VPN) with cloud-only requirements, mistakenly thinking corporate network connectivity or legacy infrastructure is needed for Intune enrollment, when in fact only an Microsoft Entra ID identity and an Intune license are required.
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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A Microsoft Intune license assigned to the user
A Microsoft Intune license assigned to the user is a prerequisite because Intune uses Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for identity and access management. Without an Intune license (e.g., Microsoft 365 E3, E5, or standalone Intune license) assigned to the user, the device cannot authenticate and enroll via the Intune enrollment service, as the license is required to authorize the enrollment request and apply device management policies.
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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A Microsoft Intune license assigned to the user
Why this is correct
Intune enrolment is user-driven, so each enrolling user requires an Intune licence (included in EMS, Microsoft 365 E3/E5, or standalone) before the service accepts the device. Without this per-user assignment, enrolment fails at authentication, regardless of device compliance or network configuration.
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A VPN connection to the corporate network
Why it's wrong here
Enrolment occurs over the internet against Microsoft Entra ID and Intune endpoints; no corporate VPN is required. A VPN is tempting because it is needed for accessing on-premises resources such as domain controllers or file shares, which would be the correct consideration when planning network access after enrolment.
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An on-premises Active Directory domain
Why it's wrong here
Enrolment requires Microsoft Entra ID, not an on-premises Active Directory domain; Entra Connect is optional for hybrid join. On-premises AD is tempting because domain-joined Windows devices can enrol via Group Policy or hybrid join, which would suit organisations retaining traditional domain management.
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A Configuration Manager infrastructure
Why it's wrong here
Intune enrols devices directly through Microsoft Entra ID; Configuration Manager is unnecessary unless co-management is intended. It is tempting because ConfigMgr does offer co-management and tenant attach, which would be the right choice when existing on-premises management must be retained alongside Intune.
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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
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID is a cloud-based identity and access management service that lets employees sign in and access resources both inside and outside of your organization.
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