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220-802 · Question #927
220-802 Question #927: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: Administrator. In Windows 7 64-bit, driver signature enforcement is enabled by default, and only members of the Administrators group have the ability to install unsigned drivers while representing the minimum required privilege level.
Question
With default settings in Windows 7 64-bit which of the following groups is allowed to install unsigned drivers while giving the LEAST amount of permissions?
Options
- AAuthenticated User
- BAdministrator
- CPower User
- DStandard User
Explanation
In Windows 7 64-bit, driver signature enforcement is enabled by default, and only members of the Administrators group have the ability to install unsigned drivers while representing the minimum required privilege level.
Common mistakes.
- A. Authenticated Users is essentially equivalent to Standard Users for driver installation purposes and lacks the elevated rights needed to install unsigned drivers on Windows 7 64-bit.
- C. The Power Users group was effectively deprecated starting with Windows Vista and Windows 7, and no longer provides elevated driver installation capabilities above a Standard User.
- D. Standard Users do not have the permissions required to install drivers of any kind, signed or unsigned, on Windows 7.
Concept tested. Windows 7 64-bit driver signing enforcement permissions
Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/install/driver-signing
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