A systems administrator is setting up a Windows computer for a new user. Corporate policy requires a least privilege environment. The user will need to access advanced features and configuration settings for several applications. Which of the following BEST describes the account access level the user will need?
A standard account provides the user with necessary permissions to perform tasks such as accessing advanced features and configuration settings for several applications without granting full administrative privileges. This setup aligns with the corporate policy of maintaining a least privilege environment, minimizing the risk of unauthorized system modifications and safeguarding against potential security threats.
require the least administrative control. Answer is A.
B. Standard account A standard user account provides restricted access compared to an administrator account but allows users to use most software and make some system changes that don't affect the overall system configuration. It's a suitable choice for users who need to perform advanced tasks within the boundaries of their applications but should not have full control over the system's settings or security.
Given that the user needs to access advanced features and configuration settings for several applications, but also considering the need for a least privilege environment, the best choice here would be: ANSWER= Standard account
You can make a user account & put it under the Power Users group in Windows 10 & 11 Pro. Access this setting by going to Local Users and Groups (lusrmgr.msc). You can give the created user account access to advanced features & configuration settings for applications (to read, write, execute & modify) while eliminating access to mess with the Command Line Interface (CLI).
Based on the information provided, the user will need access to advanced features and configuration settings for several applications. However, corporate policy requires a least privilege environment. Therefore, the BEST account access level for the user would be a Standard account. A Standard account provides a basic level of permissions to the user, allowing them to run applications and perform tasks that do not require administrative privileges. This helps to minimize the risk of unauthorized changes to the system and protects against malicious software.
This question is designed specifically so the answer can be Power User. "Least Access"
It's in the exam objectives. What else is a power user, if not this description? Admin > Power User> Standard User..... plus bruh it's in the objectives
The user will need a A. Power user account. In a Windows environment, a Power User account is a type of user account that has more permissions than a standard user account but fewer than an Administrator account.
just imagine, if the user need don't need access to advanced features & configuration ,which account you gonna create for him? guest account? of course not. we will create a simple standard account for that user. but in given scenario when the user need access to some advanced features & configuration, we have to crate a power user account. power user account holder has more power to some specific features and configuration than a standard user but less power compare to an administrator account. hope it's clear now.
Power user accounts haven't been really relevant in Windows since Windows 7. Just use a Standard account unless your org doesn't mind a user-space Administrator account and expects the user computer to detonate (meaning a user-space backup tool would be a good idea.)
I'm leaning towards A. Power User. My reasoning is, a power user uses advanced features of computer hardware, operating systems, programs, or websites which are not used by the average user. Since an average user falls under a standard account that elimates B. Guest accounts are temporary so that eliminates C. And lastly the questions basically implies the user will have access to features and configuration settings for "several" applications not ALL applications which eliminates Administrative Account since that account has Access to make changes to the FULL system.
standard
A standard account provides the user with the necessary access to use most software and change system settings that do not affect other users or the security of the computer. If the user needs to perform tasks that require administrative privileges, such as accessing advanced features and configuration settings for several applications, they can do so by providing the credentials of an administrator account when prompted by User Account Control (UAC).
It's either standard user or admin account for this one as the guest account should be disabled and power user is deprecated due to privilege escalation issues. The scenario presented indicates the user will not need access to everything an administrator has access to, and for that reason, I pick Standard User. Sure you could make the user part of a group with proper permissions.
It doesn't mention legacy applications, so it's not a power user.
The user will need an account with administrative access level. While corporate policy requires a least privilege environment, some applications and advanced configuration settings may require administrative access to function properly. However, it is recommended to limit administrative access to only the necessary tasks and revoke the access when it is no longer needed to maintain security. -ChatGPT
Should be A or B?