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Which Windows 7 feature should you use to ensure that only administrators can install new software?
The correct answer is B. User Account Control. User Account Control (UAC) is the Windows 7 feature designed to prompt for administrative credentials before allowing changes, such as installing new software.
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- ANetwork and Sharing Center
- BUser Account Control
- CMicrosoft Management Console
- DEase of Access
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(47 responses)- A6% (3)
- B89% (42)
- C2% (1)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
User Account Control (UAC) is the Windows 7 feature designed to prompt for administrative credentials before allowing changes, such as installing new software.
Network and Sharing Center manages network connections and sharing settings, not software installation permissions or security.
User Account Control (UAC) in Windows 7 prompts users for administrative consent or credentials before allowing applications to make changes that require elevated permissions, such as installing new software. This helps prevent unauthorized installations and protects the system from potentially malicious programs.
Microsoft Management Console (MMC) is a framework for hosting administrative tools (snap-ins) but does not directly enforce installation restrictions.
Ease of Access contains settings for users with disabilities, such as screen readers or sticky keys, not software installation permissions.
Concept tested: User Account Control (UAC) for software installation
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/application-security/user-account-control/how-user-account-control-works
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