MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
Your organization plans to use Windows Autopilot to provision new devices. Which TWO methods can you use to obtain the hardware hash for a new device?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates assume the hardware hash can be extracted from BIOS or generated by Intune from a serial number, but the hash requires a running Windows OS to compute and must be collected via PowerShell or provided by the OEM.
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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Request the hardware hash from the device manufacturer (OEM)
OEMs can provide the hardware hash for devices they manufacture, which can be uploaded to Microsoft Intune or the Autopilot deployment service. This method is commonly used for new devices ordered directly from the manufacturer, as the hash is generated during the manufacturing process and included in the device's packaging or accessible via the OEM's portal.
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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Request the hardware hash from the device manufacturer (OEM)
Why this is correct
OEMs can provide the hardware hash.
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Extract the hardware hash from the device BIOS
Why it's wrong here
Hardware hash is not stored in BIOS.
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Run a PowerShell script on a device that is already running Windows 10 or later
Why this is correct
PowerShell script can extract the hardware hash.
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Use Microsoft Intune to generate the hardware hash from the device serial number
Why it's wrong here
Intune cannot generate hardware hash.
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Use Windows Configuration Designer to create a provisioning package that captures the hardware hash
Why it's wrong here
WCD does not capture hardware hash.
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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
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.
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