MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
Your organization plans to use Windows Autopilot for device provisioning. You need to ensure devices are automatically registered in Microsoft Entra ID when they are powered on for the first time. Which prerequisite must be met?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse the hardware prerequisites (like TPM 2.0) with licensing requirements, or assume that on-premises Active Directory is still needed for device registration, when in fact Microsoft Entra ID P1/P2 licensing is the critical prerequisite for automatic registration in a cloud-native Autopilot deployment.
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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Users must have Microsoft Entra ID P1 or P2 licenses assigned
Microsoft Entra ID P1 or P2 licenses are required because Windows Autopilot relies on Microsoft Entra ID features such as dynamic device groups, conditional access policies, and automatic enrollment policies, which are only available with these license tiers. Without these licenses, devices cannot be automatically registered in Microsoft Entra ID during the first power-on, as the Autopilot profile assignment and device registration process depend on these premium capabilities.
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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Devices must be pre-registered in Intune via an OEM or partner
Why it's wrong here
Pre-registration is needed, but the question asks about Entra ID registration; licensing is still required.
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Devices must have a TPM 2.0 chip for self-deploying mode
Why it's wrong here
TPM 2.0 is needed for self-deploying mode but not for all Autopilot scenarios.
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An on-premises Active Directory domain must be available
Why it's wrong here
Autopilot can join Entra ID without on-prem AD.
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Users must have Microsoft Entra ID P1 or P2 licenses assigned
Why this is correct
Entra ID P1 or P2 is required for Autopilot's automatic registration and device management.
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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.
Key term
Autopilot profile
An Autopilot profile is a collection of configuration settings that dictates how a new Windows device will be set up and delivered to an end user with minimal IT intervention.
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