MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
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?
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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Obtain the hardware hash from the device manufacturer or reseller.
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.
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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Add the device to Microsoft Entra ID before shipping.
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft Entra ID does not store hardware hashes.
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Obtain the hardware hash from the device manufacturer or reseller.
Why this is correct
OEMs and resellers can upload hashes to Intune via the OEM API.
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Use Microsoft Configuration Manager to collect the hardware hash.
Why it's wrong here
Requires the device to be on the network and managed by Configuration Manager.
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Run a PowerShell script on each device to capture the hardware hash.
Why it's wrong here
Requires device to be powered on, which is not ideal for pre-provisioning.
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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
Autopilot
Autopilot is a Microsoft cloud-based deployment technology that automates the setup and configuration of new Windows devices, reducing manual IT effort and enabling users to be productive from the first boot.
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