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 Azure AD 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 (Azure AD join)
User-driven (Azure AD 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 Azure AD 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 requires IT to complete the initial setup.
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Hybrid Azure AD join
Why it's wrong here
Hybrid join is not a deployment mode; it's an identity type.
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User-driven (Azure AD join)
Why this is correct
User-driven mode prompts for user credentials.
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Self-deploying (Azure AD join)
Why it's wrong here
Self-deploying mode does not require user sign-in.
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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.
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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