Microsoft · 365 Certified Associate

Microsoft Endpoint Administrator

MD-102

Exam MD-102 earns the Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate credential — proof that you can deploy, secure, and manage Windows and mobile devices at scale through Microsoft Intune. It is a hands-on, scenario-heavy associate exam, often tied to a job offer, a promotion, or an employer's deadline to staff a modern-management project. Miss the 700 cut by a few points and you are locked out for 24 hours, then longer on each retake. This page breaks down exactly what MD-102 tests, how it's delivered, and how to get it done right the first time.

~120 min seat time
~40–60 Questions
Pass at 700/1000
Center or Online

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Exam Spec Sheet

Provider Microsoft
Credential M365 Endpoint Administrator Associate
Format ~40–60 items · 4 domains
Seat time ~120 min (incl. setup)
Passing score 700 / 1000
Fee ~$165 USD (varies by region)
Delivery Pearson VUE / OnVUE
Validity 1 year (free online renewal)
Languages English +6 more
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EXAM FORMAT

How MD-102 is built — at a glance

4

Skill Domains

Four weighted areas: preparing device infrastructure, managing and maintaining devices, managing applications, and protecting devices — almost all driven from Microsoft Intune.

~40–60

Questions

A mix of single-answer, multiple-response, drag-and-drop, build-list, and hotspot items, plus one or more multi-question case studies that walk through a realistic tenant scenario.

700

Scaled Pass Mark

MD-102 is scored 1–1000 and 700 passes. It's a scaled score weighted by item difficulty, not a flat percentage — so getting exactly 70% of questions right does not guarantee a 700.

Timing & question types

Plan for roughly two hours of seat time, including the check-in, agreement screens, and an on-screen survey. The answering window itself is shorter. Case studies appear in their own section and can lock once you leave, so the order in which you tackle them matters — pace yourself so a long scenario does not eat the time you need for standalone items.

How scoring & renewal work

Microsoft does not publish how many raw items map to 700, and there's no partial-section pass — you either clear the scaled bar or you don't. Pass, and you hold the Endpoint Administrator Associate badge for 12 months. After that, a free open-book renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn keeps it active without re-sitting the full exam.

WHAT'S TESTED

Four official skill domains — bars show each domain's published weight on the exam

1

Prepare infrastructure for devices

25–30%

Joining and registering devices to Microsoft Entra ID, choosing the right join type, configuring Intune enrollment for Windows, iOS/iPadOS, Android and macOS, and building compliance policies, Conditional Access, Windows Hello for Business, and Windows LAPS.

2

Manage and maintain devices

30–35%

The heaviest domain: Windows Autopilot deployment modes, Enrollment Status Pages, provisioning packages, Windows 365 Cloud PCs, configuration profiles across all platforms, Intune Suite add-ons, and remote actions like wipe, sync, retire, and BitLocker key rotation.

3

Manage applications

15–20%

Preparing and deploying apps through Intune, rolling out Microsoft 365 Apps (including as part of an Autopilot build), deploying from platform app stores, and planning app protection (MAM) and app configuration policies for managed apps and devices.

4

Protect devices

15–20%

Endpoint security: antivirus, disk encryption, firewall and attack-surface-reduction policies, security baselines, integrating and onboarding devices into Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and managing Windows, iOS/iPadOS, macOS and Android updates through Intune update rings.

Skills measured as of April 28, 2026. Because "Manage and maintain devices" carries the most weight, candidates fluent in Autopilot and configuration profiles tend to clear the bar fastest — but the exam punishes anyone who has only read about Intune and never clicked through the admin center.

DELIVERY & PROCTORING

Two ways to sit MD-102 — and what to expect on test day

At a Pearson VUE test center

You sit the exam in a quiet, monitored room at a Pearson VUE center. Staff verify your government-issued ID, store your belongings in a locker, and supply an erasable noteboard. Cameras watch the room throughout. This is often the lower-stress option if your home setup is noisy or your connection is unreliable.

Online via Pearson VUE OnVUE

You take the exam from a private room at home with the OnVUE software. Beforehand you run a system test; on the day you check in early, verify your ID, and capture a 360-degree scan of your workspace. A live proctor plus AI monitoring watches your webcam and screen for the entire session — no second monitor, no notes, no one else in the room.

ID & identity check

A valid, unexpired government photo ID with a name matching your Microsoft Learn / Certification profile exactly. The proctor captures your photo before the exam unlocks.

Environment scan

A clear desk, walls, and surroundings — no notes, no phone within reach, no second screen. You'll show the room on camera and may be asked to remove anything that could aid you.

During the exam

Stay on-camera and in frame the whole time. Online sittings generally allow no scheduled breaks. Talking aloud, leaving the seat, or losing connection can pause or void the session.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS

MD-102 is built for modern-workplace and endpoint admins

  • Endpoint and desktop administrators managing devices via Intune
  • IT support and sysadmins moving from on-prem to cloud management
  • Microsoft 365 admins adding device and security management skills
  • Pros chasing a job requirement, promotion, or MSP partner competency
  • Career changers entering modern device and security administration

PREREQUISITES & DIFFICULTY

No mandatory prerequisite — but real Intune experience is assumed

  • No formal prerequisite exam — anyone may register for MD-102
  • Hands-on time in the Microsoft Intune admin center strongly recommended
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID, Windows client, and Microsoft 365
  • Comfort with Autopilot, compliance, and Defender for Endpoint concepts

Difficulty: MD-102 sits at the intermediate, associate level. The concepts aren't exotic, but the exam is broad and detail-driven — it expects you to know which Intune blade does what and to reason through realistic case studies, not just recall definitions. Candidates without daily Intune exposure typically spend 4–8 weeks preparing, which is exactly the pressure point our help is designed to remove.

HOW EXAM ASSIST HELPS YOU PASS MD-102

MD-102 is a broad, scenario-driven associate exam standing between you and a job offer, a renewal deadline, or a partner competency. Exam Assist pairs you with a vetted Microsoft endpoint specialist and works on a pay-after-you-pass model — so the risk sits with us, not you. No upfront fee, guaranteed results: Exam Assist handles the sitting end to end, and you settle only after the verified result.

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We review your timeline and the OnVUE setup and tell you plainly whether it's realistic — before any money is discussed. If it isn't a fit, we say so.

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The sitting is handled

Exam Assist handles the sitting end to end. You're matched with an endpoint specialist who maps the work around the four MD-102 domains, the Intune-heavy case studies, and the Pearson VUE environment — discreetly and confidentially.

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Settle after the verified result

You only pay once your passing result is confirmed on your official Microsoft transcript. No verified result, nothing owed.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED

Straight answers about the MD-102 exam

What score do you need to pass the MD-102 exam? +
Microsoft scores MD-102 on a scale of 1 to 1000, and you need 700 or higher to pass. The 700 is a scaled score, not a raw percentage of questions correct, so it does not map neatly to a fixed number of right answers. Microsoft does not publish a per-question breakdown, but you can expect roughly 40 to 60 items including multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, build-list, and case-study questions.
What does the MD-102 exam actually cover? +
MD-102 measures four skill areas weighted toward Microsoft Intune: Prepare infrastructure for devices (25–30%), Manage and maintain devices (30–35%), Manage applications (15–20%), and Protect devices (15–20%). In practice that means Microsoft Entra ID join and enrollment, Windows Autopilot, configuration and compliance profiles, app deployment and protection, endpoint security baselines, Defender for Endpoint integration, and update rings — almost all of it done from the Intune admin center.
Is MD-102 delivered online or at a test center? +
Both. Microsoft delivers MD-102 through Pearson VUE, so you can sit it at a Pearson VUE test center or take it online from home with the OnVUE remote proctoring software. The online option runs a system check, an ID verification, and a 360-degree room scan, then monitors you with a webcam and a live proctor for the full session.
How long is the MD-102 certification valid, and how do I renew it? +
The Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate credential is valid for one year. Microsoft lets you renew it for free by passing a short online renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn within the six months before it expires — you do not have to re-sit the full MD-102 exam to stay current.
How much does the MD-102 exam cost? +
In the United States the MD-102 exam fee is about $165 USD. The price is set per country or region based on where the exam is proctored, so the local amount can be higher or lower. Microsoft sometimes offers Exam Replay bundles that include a retake voucher if you do not pass on the first attempt.
Do I pay Exam Assist before or after I see my MD-102 result? +
You settle only after your verified passing result is confirmed. There is no upfront fee — you share your exam details, receive an honest feasibility answer, and decide before any money changes hands. We advertise a guaranteed pass with money back if you do not pass; we offer a transparent, results-first arrangement.
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