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Difficulty: MediumWindows Security Settings and User Account Control

A desktop technician needs to configure a standalone Windows 11 workstation to the maximum User Account Control (UAC) security level using the Graphical User Interface (GUI). Place the following steps in the correct chronological order to complete this task.

  1. 1Open the Run dialog box, type UserAccountControlSettings.exe, and press Enter.
  2. 2Move the slider to the top position labeled 'Always notify'.
  3. 3Click the OK button at the bottom of the User Account Control Settings window.
  4. 4Select Yes on the User Account Control prompt to apply the new security policy.

Answer

The correct sequence begins with launching the User Account Control Settings utility via the Run dialog (UserAccountControlSettings.exe), sliding the security level to 'Always notify', clicking OK to save the change, and confirming the UAC prompt to elevate and enforce the updated policy.
To configure maximum UAC security, a technician must open the UAC configuration applet (`UserAccountControlSettings.exe`), move the slider to 'Always notify', select OK to commit the modification, and finally approve the resulting UAC elevation prompt to apply the system-wide policy change.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Launch the UAC configuration window using the Run command `UserAccountControlSettings.exe`.
The User Account Control Settings control panel applet opens.
This utility provides the standard GUI interface for adjusting UAC notification thresholds.
2
Move the configuration slider up to the top level.
The policy setting updates to 'Always notify'.
This setting ensures the system prompts for administrative credentialing or consent before any software installation or system configuration change occurs.
3
Click OK at the bottom of the dialog window.
Windows initiates the administrative confirmation workflow.
System changes must be submitted before Windows requests administrative consent to commit them.
4
Click Yes on the elevation prompt.
The new UAC setting is saved and becomes active.
Modifying UAC behavior requires administrative approval to prevent unauthorized tampering.

Key Concept

Configuring User Account Control (UAC) notification levels in Windows
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Windows Security Settings and User Account Control

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