MS-102 Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant Practice Question
This MS-102 practice question tests your understanding of deploy and manage a microsoft 365 tenant. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. A key principle to apply: hybrid migration supports coexistence of on-premises and Exchange Online mailboxes.. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company needs to migrate several shared mailboxes from on-premises Exchange 2016 to Exchange Online. The company plans to keep some user mailboxes on-premises for now. Which migration strategy should they use for the shared mailboxes?
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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Hybrid migration
A hybrid migration is the correct choice because it allows the coexistence of on-premises Exchange 2016 and Exchange Online mailboxes, enabling the selective migration of shared mailboxes while keeping some user mailboxes on-premises. This approach uses the Hybrid Configuration Wizard to establish a secure connection and synchronize directory objects via Azure AD Connect, supporting mailbox moves with the New-MoveRequest cmdlet.
Key principle: Hybrid migration supports coexistence of on-premises and Exchange Online mailboxes.
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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Cutover migration
Why it's wrong here
Cutover migration migrates all on-premises user mailboxes at once, but it does not support shared mailboxes.
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Staged migration
Why it's wrong here
Staged migration is for migrating a batch of on-premises user mailboxes, not shared mailboxes.
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IMAP migration
Why it's wrong here
IMAP migration migrates only email data, not mailbox objects, and does not support shared mailboxes.
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Hybrid migration
Why this is correct
Hybrid migration uses a hybrid deployment to move shared mailboxes between on-premises and Exchange Online with coexistence.
Related concept
Hybrid migration supports coexistence of on-premises and Exchange Online mailboxes.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often choose cutover migration because it is simpler, but they overlook the requirement to keep some mailboxes on-premises, which cutover migration cannot accommodate.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
In a hybrid deployment, the Migration Endpoint and the Remote Move Migration batch use MRS (Mailbox Replication Service) over HTTPS to move mailbox data, preserving all mailbox properties including shared mailbox permissions and auto-mapping. The shared mailbox must be mail-enabled in on-premises Exchange and then converted to a RemoteSharedMailbox type before migration, ensuring it appears as a shared mailbox in Exchange Online after the move.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Hybrid migration supports coexistence of on-premises and Exchange Online mailboxes.
It allows moving shared mailboxes between environments.
Requires Azure AD Connect for directory synchronization.
Provides seamless free/busy sharing and secure mail flow.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Hybrid migration supports coexistence of on-premises and Exchange Online mailboxes.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
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Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant — This question tests Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant — Hybrid migration supports coexistence of on-premises and Exchange Online mailboxes..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Hybrid migration — A hybrid migration is the correct choice because it allows the coexistence of on-premises Exchange 2016 and Exchange Online mailboxes, enabling the selective migration of shared mailboxes while keeping some user mailboxes on-premises. This approach uses the Hybrid Configuration Wizard to establish a secure connection and synchronize directory objects via Azure AD Connect, supporting mailbox moves with the New-MoveRequest cmdlet.
What should I do if I get this MS-102 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Hybrid migration supports coexistence of on-premises and Exchange Online mailboxes.
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