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. 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.
Your organization uses Microsoft 365 Business Premium. You need to ensure that all Windows 10 devices are enrolled in Microsoft Intune and comply with a device compliance policy that requires BitLocker encryption and a minimum OS version. What should you do first?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "first"
Why it matters: Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
Clue: "minimum / minimize"
Why it matters: Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
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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Configure automatic enrollment in Microsoft Entra ID for Windows 10 devices.
To enforce Intune compliance policies on Windows 10 devices, the devices must first be enrolled in Intune. Automatic enrollment in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) is the prerequisite step that enables Windows 10 devices to automatically enroll in Intune when they join or are registered with Entra ID. Without this enrollment configured, no Intune policies—including compliance policies—can be applied to the devices.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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Configure automatic enrollment in Microsoft Entra ID for Windows 10 devices.
Why this is correct
Automatic enrollment ensures devices are enrolled in Intune when they join Microsoft Entra ID.
Clue confirmation
The clue words "first", "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Install the Intune Connector for Active Directory on a domain controller.
Why it's wrong here
This is for hybrid AD-joined devices, not for enrollment.
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Deploy a configuration profile to enable BitLocker.
Why it's wrong here
Devices must be enrolled before receiving profiles.
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Create a device compliance policy in Microsoft Intune.
Why it's wrong here
Compliance policies require devices to be enrolled first.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often jump to creating a compliance policy or deploying a configuration profile first, forgetting that without automatic enrollment enabled, Intune has no management relationship with the devices to apply those policies.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Automatic enrollment in Microsoft Entra ID leverages the MDM discovery URL and the enrollment scope settings in the Entra admin center (Azure AD > Mobility > Microsoft Intune). When configured, Windows 10 devices that are Azure AD joined or registered automatically trigger the MDM enrollment process via the Enrollment Status Page (ESP) and the MDM TPM attestation flow. This enrollment is a prerequisite for any Intune management, including compliance policies that check BitLocker status and OS version via the Intune Management Extension and the Device Health Attestation Service (DHAS).
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
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
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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Concepts from this question explained
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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..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Configure automatic enrollment in Microsoft Entra ID for Windows 10 devices. — To enforce Intune compliance policies on Windows 10 devices, the devices must first be enrolled in Intune. Automatic enrollment in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) is the prerequisite step that enables Windows 10 devices to automatically enroll in Intune when they join or are registered with Entra ID. Without this enrollment configured, no Intune policies—including compliance policies—can be applied to the devices.
What should I do if I get this MS-102 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "first", "minimum / minimize". Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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