220-1002 Question #153: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: Enable UAC on the workstation. User Account Control (UAC) is a Windows security feature that triggers a prompt whenever a program attempts to make changes to the system, including software installations. When enabled, users see a dialog asking them to confirm or provide admin credentials before the installatio

Question

A technician needs to ensure users are prompted or warned when an installation takes place on a Windows system. Which of the following would meet this requirement?

Options

AEducate the user to run the installation with runas
BAdd the user to the local administrators group
CEnable UAC on the workstation
DLog in as the administrator to install the application

Explanation

User Account Control (UAC) is a Windows security feature that triggers a prompt whenever a program attempts to make changes to the system, including software installations. When enabled, users see a dialog asking them to confirm or provide admin credentials before the installation proceeds - directly fulfilling the requirement to 'prompt or warn' users. Educating users to run installations with 'runas' (A) relies on user behavior and doesn't enforce prompting. Adding the user to the local administrators group (B) actually bypasses security checks rather than adding prompts. Logging in as administrator (D) eliminates the prompt entirely by running in a fully elevated context. UAC is the correct, built-in Windows mechanism designed specifically for this purpose.

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