MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
Your organization wants to use Windows Autopilot for user-driven deployment. Users should be able to self-deploy their devices by signing in with their corporate credentials. Which Autopilot deployment mode should you use?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse 'self-deploying' with 'user-driven' because both involve Microsoft Entra ID join, but self-deploying requires no user interaction during OOBE, making it unsuitable for scenarios where users must sign in with corporate credentials.
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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User-driven (Microsoft Entra ID join)
User-driven (Microsoft Entra ID join) deployment mode is correct because it allows users to self-deploy their devices by signing in with their corporate credentials during the out-of-box experience (OOBE). This mode joins the device to Microsoft Entra ID and enrolls it in Microsoft Intune, enabling the user to complete the setup without IT intervention.
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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Pre-provisioned deployment
Why it's wrong here
Pre-provisioned deployment has IT or a partner run the initial provisioning phase, then hands the device to the user; it does not let users self-deploy from the out-of-box experience. It suits scenarios where technicians stage devices before delivery to reduce user wait time.
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Hybrid Microsoft Entra ID join
Why it's wrong here
Hybrid Microsoft Entra join requires the device to reach a domain controller for on-premises domain join, which user-driven self-deployment cannot perform without line-of-sight. It is correct where devices must remain domain-joined and managed by both on-premises and cloud policy.
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User-driven (Microsoft Entra ID join)
Why this is correct
User-driven mode with Microsoft Entra join prompts users to sign in with corporate credentials during OOBE, enrolling the device automatically. This directly satisfies the requirement that users self-deploy their own devices using their organisational accounts.
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Self-deploying (Microsoft Entra ID join)
Why it's wrong here
Self-deploying mode joins the device to Microsoft Entra ID without any user credentials at the out-of-box experience, so it cannot satisfy sign-in with corporate credentials. It is intended for kiosks and shared devices that need no assigned user.
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Key term
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID is a cloud-based identity and access management service that lets employees sign in and access resources both inside and outside of your organization.
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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