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Which action will trigger a user account control (UAC) prompt in Windows?

The correct answer is C. Installing a new program. User Account Control (UAC) prompts are triggered when actions require administrative privileges, such as installing new software, to ensure explicit user consent for system changes.

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Question

Which action will trigger a user account control (UAC) prompt in Windows?

Options

  • AAccessing the Internet
  • BChanging the time zone
  • CInstalling a new program
  • DRestarting Windows
  • EChanging settings in the Display Properties dialog box

How the community answered

(54 responses)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    91% (49)
  • D
    2% (1)
  • E
    6% (3)

Why each option

User Account Control (UAC) prompts are triggered when actions require administrative privileges, such as installing new software, to ensure explicit user consent for system changes.

AAccessing the Internet

Accessing the Internet is a standard user activity that does not require administrative privileges and therefore does not trigger a UAC prompt.

BChanging the time zone

Changing the time zone is generally considered a standard user action in modern Windows versions and typically does not trigger a UAC prompt.

CInstalling a new programCorrect

Installing a new program typically involves making system-wide changes, such as modifying system files, installing drivers, or writing to protected areas of the registry. These actions require administrative privileges and therefore trigger a User Account Control (UAC) prompt to request the user's explicit consent before proceeding.

DRestarting Windows

Restarting Windows is a routine operating system function that does not require administrative consent via UAC.

EChanging settings in the Display Properties dialog box

Changing basic settings in the Display Properties dialog box, such as screen resolution, are typically standard user actions that do not trigger a UAC prompt.

Concept tested: User Account Control (UAC) triggers

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/application-security/application-control/user-account-control/how-it-works

Topics

#User Account Control#UAC#privilege elevation

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