No, Activation Lock is a security method to prevent access from unauthorized users and will lock your iPhone/iPad remotely using iCloud. Therefore, the lock will be activated even if you factory reset your iDevice unless you can offer the correct Apple ID and password to inactivate it. If you run into the Activation Lock, you may seek help from Apple Support or use the 6 iCloud Activation Lock removal tools to resolve the problem by yourself.

If you got a used or refurbished iPhone with an Activation Lock, you may not be able to provide extra information like an IMEI number since you're not the previous owner. In this case, you can use Passvers iPhone Unlocker to remove Activation Lock without previous owner.