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Difficulty: EasyWindows Security Settings and User Account Control

A user contacts the help desk stating that whenever they attempt to run a software installer on their Windows workstation, the screen dims and a pop-up prompt asks for permission to allow the app to make changes to the device. Which Windows security feature generates this prompt to restrict unauthorized system modifications?

  1. User Account ControlAnswer
  2. B
    Credential Manager
  3. C
    Windows Defender Firewall
  4. D
    Local Security Policy

Answer

User Account Control is the feature that prompts users for permission before executing applications that require administrative rights.
User Account Control (UAC) is the Windows feature designed to prevent potentially harmful program changes by requiring administrative confirmation or credentials on a dimmed Secure Desktop before administrative commands execute.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the reported symptom
The screen dims and a notification requests permission to allow an application to make changes to the operating system.
This behavior (the Secure Desktop dimming and popping up a consent/credential dialog) is a hallmark of administrative privilege checks in Windows.
2
Map the behavior to the corresponding Windows security tool
User Account Control (UAC) manages administrative token elevation and alerts users when software attempts system-level modifications.
UAC ensures applications run in the security context of a standard user account unless elevated by an administrator.

Key Concept

Windows User Account Control (UAC) privilege elevation prompts
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Windows Security Settings and User Account Control

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