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FC0-U61 · Question #100

Joe, a user, wishes to allow his roommate to access his personal computer for Internet browsing, but does not want his roommate to have the ability to make changes to the system. Which of the…

The correct answer is B. Guest. Joe should create a Guest account for his roommate to allow Internet browsing without granting permissions to make system changes.

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Question

Joe, a user, wishes to allow his roommate to access his personal computer for Internet browsing, but does not want his roommate to have the ability to make changes to the system. Which of the following BEST describes the type of account Joe should create for his roommate?

Options

  • AStandard
  • BGuest
  • CAdministrator
  • DPower user

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    6% (2)
  • B
    76% (26)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    15% (5)

Why each option

Joe should create a Guest account for his roommate to allow Internet browsing without granting permissions to make system changes.

AStandard

A Standard user account allows users to run most applications and change their own settings, but usually prevents system-wide changes, which might still be too much access for a roommate.

BGuestCorrect

A Guest account provides temporary access to a computer with limited rights, typically allowing web browsing and basic tasks but preventing any modification of system settings or installation of software. This account type is designed for transient users who need minimal access to the system.

CAdministrator

An Administrator account has full control over the system, including the ability to install software, create users, and change any system setting, which is far too much access.

DPower user

A Power user account, while less privileged than an Administrator, still has more permissions than a standard user and could potentially make system changes, which is not desired.

Concept tested: User account types and permissions

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/local-accounts

Topics

#user accounts#permissions#guest account#operating system security

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