MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
Your organization uses Microsoft Intune to manage iOS/iPadOS devices. You need to deploy a custom SSL certificate to all devices to authenticate to a corporate Wi-Fi network. Which TWO methods can you use to deploy the certificate?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse a Wi-Fi profile's ability to reference a certificate with the ability to embed the certificate directly, leading them to select option C, but Intune requires the certificate to be deployed separately via a certificate profile.
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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Create a SCEP certificate profile in Intune.
A SCEP certificate profile in Intune allows iOS/iPadOS devices to request a certificate from a Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP) server, which can then be used for Wi-Fi authentication. This method supports automated enrollment and renewal of certificates without manual intervention, making it suitable for large-scale deployments.
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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Create a SCEP certificate profile in Intune.
Why this is correct
SCEP profiles request and install certificates from a CA.
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Create a device compliance policy that includes the certificate.
Why it's wrong here
Compliance policies do not deploy certificates.
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Create a Wi-Fi profile and embed the certificate in the profile.
Why it's wrong here
Wi-Fi profiles can reference a certificate but do not deploy it; the certificate must be installed separately.
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Create a VPN profile that includes the certificate.
Why it's wrong here
VPN profiles can reference a certificate but do not deploy it.
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Create a PKCS certificate profile in Intune.
Why this is correct
PKCS profiles deploy certificates using a PKCS certificate template.
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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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