Quick Answer
The answer is verifying the target domain, setting up directory synchronization between tenants, and obtaining consent for data migration. These three tasks are prerequisites because tenant-to-tenant migration requires the target domain to be confirmed as owned and routable, directory synchronization to establish a consistent identity baseline if both tenants use on-premises Active Directory, and explicit consent to authorize cross-tenant data access. On the MS-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of the migration workflow’s dependency chain, often appearing as a multi-select scenario where distractors include changing MX records or deleting source mailboxes prematurely. A common trap is confusing post-migration steps like DNS updates with pre-migration requirements. Remember the mnemonic “VOC” for Verify domain, Obtain consent, and Configure sync—these must happen before any user data moves.
This MS-102 practice question tests your understanding of deploy and manage a microsoft 365 tenant. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. 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.
You are configuring Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migration. Which THREE tasks must be completed before migrating users?
Change MX records to point to the target tenant
Why wrong: Done after cutover.
Obtain tenant consent for data migration (e.g., via admin consent)
Required for accessing source data.
Delete source tenant user mailboxes
Why wrong: Should not delete before migration.
Verify domain ownership in the target tenant
Domain must be verified to create users.
Set up directory synchronization between tenants (if needed)
To sync user objects.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Obtain tenant consent for data migration (e.g., via admin consent)
Options A, C, and E are correct. You need to verify the target domain, ensure directory synchronization is set up, and obtain consent for data migration. Option B is wrong because MX record changes happen after migration. Option D is wrong because you should not delete existing mailboxes until after migration.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Change MX records to point to the target tenant
Why it's wrong here
Done after cutover.
Obtain tenant consent for data migration (e.g., via admin consent)
Why this is correct
Required for accessing source data.
Related concept
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Delete source tenant user mailboxes
Why it's wrong here
Should not delete before migration.
Verify domain ownership in the target tenant
Why this is correct
Domain must be verified to create users.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Set up directory synchronization between tenants (if needed)
Why this is correct
To sync user objects.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant — This question tests Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Obtain tenant consent for data migration (e.g., via admin consent) — Options A, C, and E are correct. You need to verify the target domain, ensure directory synchronization is set up, and obtain consent for data migration. Option B is wrong because MX record changes happen after migration. Option D is wrong because you should not delete existing mailboxes until after migration.
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