MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
Your organization uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows 10/11 devices. You need to configure a Windows Autopilot deployment for new devices that are shipped directly to users. The devices must be automatically enrolled in Intune and configured with your organization's standard settings. What is the minimum requirement for the device to be recognized by Windows Autopilot?
⚠ Common exam trap
MD-102 often tests the misconception that Microsoft Entra ID join or Intune license is the minimum requirement. The key is the hardware hash upload; without it, Autopilot cannot identify the device.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The device must have its hardware hash uploaded to Microsoft Intune.
For a device to be recognized by Windows Autopilot, its hardware hash must be uploaded to Microsoft Intune. This hash uniquely identifies the device and allows Autopilot to associate it with your organization's Intune tenant. Without the hardware hash, the device cannot be targeted for Autopilot deployment.
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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The device must have a Microsoft Entra ID Premium P2 license assigned.
Why it's wrong here
Autopilot automatic enrolment needs Intune and Microsoft Entra ID P1 at most; P2 adds Identity Protection and Privileged Identity Management, which are unrelated to device recognition. P2 is tempting because premium licensing often accompanies advanced deployment features, but the hardware hash registration is the actual requirement.
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The device must have its hardware hash uploaded to Microsoft Intune.
Why this is correct
Windows Autopilot identifies a device by its unique hardware hash, which must be uploaded to Microsoft Intune to create an Autopilot device record. Without that hash registered, the device cannot be recognised and will not auto-enrol with organisational settings.
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The device must be Microsoft Entra ID registered before shipping.
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft Entra ID registration is a separate end-user flow for BYOD; Autopilot recognition depends on the device hardware hash being uploaded so the device is tied to the tenant. Registration is tempting because it also associates a device with the tenant, but it does not populate the Autopilot device record.
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The device must be joined to on-premises Active Directory first.
Why it's wrong here
Autopilot provisions Microsoft Entra joined or hybrid joined devices directly from the out-of-box experience; pre-joining to on-premises Active Directory is not required and would defeat shipping straight to users. On-premises joining is tempting for hybrid scenarios, but those still rely on the uploaded hardware hash, not a prior domain join.
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Enrolling Devices with Microsoft Intune
Key term
Windows 10
Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft that combines the familiarity of Windows 7 with the modern features of Windows 8, designed to run on a wide range of devices from desktops to tablets.
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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