MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
Your organization plans to use Microsoft Intune to manage macOS devices. Which TWO prerequisites are required for macOS enrollment?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse optional post-enrollment features (like VPP tokens or Configuration Manager connectors) with mandatory enrollment prerequisites, or mistakenly think a public CA certificate is needed when Intune handles certificate provisioning internally.
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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An Apple Push Notification service (APNs) certificate.
An Apple Push Notification service (APNs) certificate is required for macOS enrollment because it establishes a persistent, secure connection between Microsoft Intune and Apple's servers. This certificate enables Intune to send management commands, policies, and app installations to macOS devices. Without a valid APNs certificate, Intune cannot communicate with enrolled devices, making enrollment impossible.
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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An Apple Push Notification service (APNs) certificate.
Why this is correct
APNs certificate is required for all Apple device management in Intune.
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A user enrollment certificate from a public CA.
Why it's wrong here
Not required; Intune uses APNs.
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A Volume Purchase Program (VPP) token.
Why it's wrong here
VPP token is for app licensing, not enrollment.
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Microsoft Entra ID join or registration.
Why this is correct
Device must be registered or joined to Microsoft Entra ID.
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A Microsoft Configuration Manager connector.
Why it's wrong here
Not required for macOS enrollment.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
Key term
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage employee devices, apps, and security policies without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
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.
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