Deploying Windows Flashcards

Which Windows Autopilot deployment mode allows a technician to pre-configure a device before handing it to the end user?

Answer: Pre-provisioning (white glove) mode

Pre-provisioning (white glove) mode allows IT staff or partners to complete the Autopilot provisioning process on behalf of the user so the device is fully configured before reaching the end user.

What is the minimum requirement for a device to be eligible for Windows Autopilot deployment?

Answer: The device hardware hash must be registered in Intune or Autopilot

For Autopilot to recognise and configure a device automatically, its hardware hash must be registered in Microsoft Intune or the Autopilot deployment service.

An organisation wants to deploy Windows to new devices without physical media, ensuring Azure AD join and Intune enrollment automatically. Which solution is best?

Answer: Windows Autopilot

Windows Autopilot enables zero-touch deployment where devices are automatically configured, Azure AD-joined, and Intune-enrolled out of the box without physical media or on-premises infrastructure.

Which tool is used to capture a Windows image (.wim file) for deployment using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)?

Answer: DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management)

DISM is the command-line tool used to capture, service, and apply Windows image files (.wim), making it the primary tool for creating deployment images.

During Windows Autopilot self-deploying mode, which authentication type is used since no user credentials are entered?

Answer: Device certificate with TPM attestation

Autopilot self-deploying mode uses the device TPM chip for attestation and a device certificate to authenticate to Azure AD without requiring user credentials.

Which file contains the configuration settings for an unattended Windows installation, allowing administrators to automate responses to setup prompts?

Answer: autounattend.xml

The autounattend.xml file contains pre-defined answers to Windows setup prompts, enabling fully automated unattended installations when placed at the root of installation media.