After loading a new operating system, which of the following accounts is MOST often changed for security purposes?

The correct answer is C. Guest. The Guest account is a built-in account that allows temporary, limited access to a system without requiring a password. Because it is enabled by default on many operating systems and provides unauthenticated access, it is a common attack vector. Security best practice after a…

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AStandard User
BPower User
CGuest
DSystem

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3% (1)
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5% (2)
C
90% (35)
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3% (1)

Explanation

The Guest account is a built-in account that allows temporary, limited access to a system without requiring a password. Because it is enabled by default on many operating systems and provides unauthenticated access, it is a common attack vector. Security best practice after a fresh OS installation is to disable or rename the Guest account to prevent unauthorized users from gaining even limited access to the system. The Administrator account is also commonly renamed, but the Guest account is the most frequently cited security concern in this context.

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