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

Exam MD-102 is the single required exam for the Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate certification, assessing the ability to deploy, manage, secure, and monitor devices and client applications in a Microsoft 365 tenant using Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra ID, and related endpoint tooling.

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QuestionsTypically 40–60 questions; Microsoft does not publish an exact count for MD-102 and states the number varies by exam

Testing time100 minutes of exam time within a 120-minute seat time for associate role-based exams

ScoringPassing score of 700 on a 1–1,000 scale

Exam feeVaries — no fixed amount published; price is based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored and is shown during Pearson VUE scheduling

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Who runs it: Microsoft
Category: Enterprise Platforms
Current version: MD-102; skills measured as of July 24, 2026
Where it applies: Global
Exam languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese
Score scale: 1–1,000 (scaled)
Testing provider: Pearson VUE
Format: Proctored, computer-delivered exam at a Pearson VUE test center or online with Pearson's online proctoring; may include interactive components; access to Microsoft Learn is permitted during the exam on role-based exams; unscheduled breaks allowed with the exam clock running
Availability: Year-round by appointment at Pearson VUE test centers or online; exams may be scheduled up to 90 days in advance and a maximum of two Microsoft exams may be scheduled at a time
Results: Results within minutes for most exams; score available in the Microsoft Learn profile within 24 hours
Remote testing: Available

Exam structure

Single exam across five skill areas: Prepare infrastructure for devices (20–25%), Manage and maintain devices (25–30%), Protect devices (15–20%), Manage and secure applications (15–20%), and Optimize endpoint operations by using automation, monitoring, and reporting (10–15%); item types are not disclosed in advance and may include interactive components

Where rules vary

Vendor certification exam delivered worldwide through Pearson VUE test centers and online proctoring; no country restriction stated

Eligibility

No mandatory prerequisite; Microsoft states candidates must have experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365 technologies including Intune, and strong skills deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows client and non-Windows devices (recommended experience, not a registration requirement)

Retake policy

24-hour wait after a failed first attempt; 14-day waiting period between subsequent attempts (up to 5); maximum 5 attempts in a 12-month period from the first attempt; retake fees apply; a passed exam cannot be retaken unless the certification has expired