220-1002 Question #652: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: Administrator. Windows Firewall settings are system-level security configurations that can only be modified by an Administrator account. This restriction exists by design - if standard or guest users could change firewall rules, they could unintentionally or maliciously expose the system to thr

Question

A user on a local desktop wants to allow a blocked program through the Windows Firewall. Which of the following user accounts is necessary to perform this task?

Options

AGuest
BPower user
CAdministrator
DStandard

Explanation

Windows Firewall settings are system-level security configurations that can only be modified by an Administrator account. This restriction exists by design - if standard or guest users could change firewall rules, they could unintentionally or maliciously expose the system to threats. When a standard user attempts to modify firewall settings, Windows will prompt for administrator credentials (UAC elevation). Guest accounts (A) have the fewest privileges. Power User (B) is a legacy role with limited elevated rights. Standard users (D) cannot make security policy changes.

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