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By default, group policies are first applied to networked computers when the:

The correct answer is B. Computer starts up.. Group Policies are primarily applied to networked computers during startup and user logon to ensure consistent configuration.

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Question

By default, group policies are first applied to networked computers when the:

Options

  • AComputer is backed up.
  • BComputer starts up.
  • CUser accesses a shared drive.
  • DUser runs gpresult.exe.

How the community answered

(36 responses)
  • A
    6% (2)
  • B
    92% (33)
  • C
    3% (1)

Why each option

Group Policies are primarily applied to networked computers during startup and user logon to ensure consistent configuration.

AComputer is backed up.

Computer backups are administrative tasks unrelated to the default application timing of Group Policies.

BComputer starts up.Correct

By default, Group Policy Objects (GPOs) linked to computer objects are applied when the computer starts up. This ensures that computer-specific settings, such as security policies, software installations, and system configurations, are in effect before any user logs on.

CUser accesses a shared drive.

User accessing a shared drive is an action that might be governed by Group Policy settings but does not trigger the initial application of policies.

DUser runs gpresult.exe.

Running gpresult.exe is a command-line tool to display the resultant set of policy (RSoP) for a user or computer, not to apply policies.

Concept tested: Group Policy Application Process

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/security-policy-settings

Topics

#Group Policy#Active Directory#computer startup#policy application

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