Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102) Practice Test

This certification is designed for IT professionals working as Endpoint Administrators, Modern Desktop Administrators, Intune Administrators, or Device Management Specialists in organizations running Microsoft 365. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience deploying and managing Windows client devices at scale, administering Microsoft Intune policies, and implementing endpoint security controls. Professionals targeting roles such as Systems Administrator, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, or IT Security Administrator who work primarily with Microsoft 365 environments will also benefit.

Candidates typically have 1–3 years of experience managing enterprise endpoints and are familiar with Windows client operating systems, device enrollment workflows, application lifecycle management, and identity platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID. Those working in hybrid environments or organizations undergoing digital transformation to cloud-first endpoint management are the primary target for this associate-level credential.

Microsoft does not enforce formal prerequisites for MD-102, but recommends that candidates have working experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365 technologies—particularly Microsoft Intune—before attempting the exam. A solid foundation in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows client environments is strongly advised, along with familiarity with non-Windows platforms (iOS, Android, macOS) managed through Intune. Understanding of networking fundamentals, Active Directory, and Group Policy is helpful given the exam's co-management and hybrid identity scenarios.

Practical, hands-on experience is the most critical prerequisite. Candidates with at least six months of direct experience administering endpoints through Microsoft Intune, configuring Conditional Access policies in Microsoft Entra ID, and deploying devices via Windows Autopilot are well positioned for success. Microsoft recommends completing the official instructor-led course MD-102T00-A: Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator or equivalent self-paced learning paths on Microsoft Learn prior to sitting the exam.

MD-102 is a proctored exam with a 100-minute time limit, delivered through Pearson VUE either at an authorized testing center or via online proctoring. The exam may include interactive lab-style components in addition to standard question formats such as multiple choice, multiple select, drag-and-drop, and scenario-based case studies. The exact number of questions is not published by Microsoft and varies per exam session. A scaled score of 700 or greater on a scale of 100–1000 is required to pass.

The exam is available in English, Chinese (Simplified), German, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Portuguese (Brazil). Candidates who take the exam in a non-English language may request an additional 30 minutes if their language version lags behind the English update cycle. The certification earned upon passing expires after 12 months and must be renewed annually at no cost through a free online renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn. The exam costs $165 USD, though pricing varies by country and region.

• 1.Prepare Infrastructure for Devices (25–30%): Covers joining and registering devices to Microsoft Entra ID, choosing appropriate join types, configuring Microsoft Intune enrollment settings including automatic enrollment for Windows and bulk enrollment for iOS and Android, configuring Android enrollment profiles (fully managed, dedicated, corporate-owned work profile), and implementing identity and compliance through Intune roles, compliance policies, Conditional Access, Windows Hello for Business, Windows LAPS, and local group membership management.
• 2.Manage and Maintain Devices (30–35%): Covers Windows client deployment using Windows Autopilot (including deployment mode selection, device name templates, and Enrollment Status Pages), provisioning packages, Windows 11 upgrades, and Windows 365 cloud PC deployment. Also includes creating device configuration profiles for Windows (including ADMX imports), Android, iOS, macOS, and Enterprise multi-session devices; implementing Intune Suite add-ons (Endpoint Privilege Management, Enterprise App Catalog, Advanced Analytics, Remote Help, Cloud PKI, Microsoft Tunnel for MAM); and performing remote device actions such as sync, wipe, retire, BitLocker key rotation, and KQL-based device queries.
• 3.Manage Applications (15–20%): Covers preparing, deploying, and updating apps through Microsoft Intune including Microsoft 365 Apps, platform-specific store apps, and Office Customization Tool (OCT)/Office Deployment Tool (ODT) for Autopilot deployments. Also includes managing Microsoft 365 Apps via the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center, and planning and implementing app protection policies, app configuration policies for managed apps and devices, and Conditional Access policies scoped to app protection.
• 4.Protect Devices (15–20%): Covers configuring endpoint security policies in Intune including antivirus, disk encryption (BitLocker), firewall, and Attack Surface Reduction policies; planning and implementing security baselines; integrating Intune with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and onboarding devices; and managing device updates through Windows Update rings and update policies for Windows, iOS, macOS, and Android including FOTA deployments and delivery optimization configuration.

• Work through the official Microsoft Learn learning path 'MD-102T00-A: Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator' end-to-end, using the free sandbox labs to build hands-on Intune experience—the exam includes interactive components that require practical familiarity with the Intune admin center portal.
• Use the official Study Guide at aka.ms/md102-StudyGuide as your master checklist. Map each objective to a hands-on task you can perform in a trial Microsoft 365 E5 tenant (available free for 30 days), ensuring you can configure compliance policies, Conditional Access, and Windows Autopilot deployments from scratch.
• Take the free official Practice Assessment on Microsoft Learn (Assessment ID 76) early in your preparation to identify knowledge gaps across all four domains, then revisit it in the final week before your exam to validate readiness—aim for consistent scores above 80% before scheduling.
• Build dedicated lab time around Windows Autopilot deployment modes (user-driven, self-deploying, pre-provisioning) and Enrollment Status Pages, as these topics have high exam weight and are frequently tested through scenario-based questions requiring you to select the correct deployment mode for a given business requirement.
• Study Intune Suite add-on features specifically—Endpoint Privilege Management, Advanced Analytics, Remote Help, Cloud PKI, and Microsoft Tunnel for MAM were added or expanded in the January 2026 exam update and represent newer exam content that many practice tests may not yet cover thoroughly.
• Review Microsoft Defender for Endpoint integration with Intune in depth, including device onboarding methods, compliance signal integration, and security baseline configuration—the 'Protect Devices' domain (15–20%) consistently tests the intersection of Intune policy management and Defender security controls.
• Use the Microsoft Exam Sandbox at aka.ms/examdemo before your test date to familiarize yourself with the exam interface, including how interactive and lab-style question types work, so you can manage your 100-minute time budget effectively during the actual exam.

The MD-102 certification positions holders for roles including Endpoint Administrator, Modern Desktop Administrator, Intune Administrator, Systems Administrator, and Cloud Infrastructure Engineer in Microsoft 365 environments. With over 45,000 active job openings in the US market as of early 2026 and 78% of enterprises running Microsoft 365, demand for credentialed endpoint management professionals is strong and growing. According to salary aggregators, certified Endpoint Administrators in the US earn between $85,000 and $145,000 annually depending on experience, geography, and scope of responsibility, with mid-level professionals averaging approximately $95,000–$110,000.

Compared to the MS-102 Microsoft 365 Administrator credential, MD-102 is more narrowly focused on device and endpoint management, making it the preferred credential for professionals specializing in Intune, Autopilot, and endpoint security rather than broader Microsoft 365 administration. The certification's annual renewal requirement ensures that certified professionals stay current with the rapidly evolving Microsoft endpoint management stack. Organizations implementing Zero Trust security architectures and hybrid work strategies place high value on MD-102-certified staff who can manage and secure distributed device fleets across Windows, iOS, Android, and macOS platforms.