The purpose of User Account Control (UAC) is to:

The correct answer is B. Limit the privileges of software. User Account Control (UAC) is a technology and security infrastructure introduced with Microsoft's Windows machines. It aims to improve the security of Microsoft Windows by limiting application software to standard user privileges until an administrator authorizes an increase or

Understanding Operating System Security

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AEncrypt the user's account
BLimit the privileges of software
CSecure your data from corruption
DFacilitate Internet filtering

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Explanation

User Account Control (UAC) is a technology and security infrastructure introduced with Microsoft's Windows machines. It aims to improve the security of Microsoft Windows by limiting application software to standard user privileges until an administrator authorizes an increase or elevation. In this way, only applications trusted by the user may receive administrative privileges, and malware should be kept from compromising the operating system.

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#UAC#least privilege#privilege management#Windows security

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