Windows 7.2 Configure User Account Control

You try to install internally developed accounting software on several new computers. You discover that the software will not run because User Account Control (UAC) causes it to fail. Because the accounting software will not be upgraded any time soon, you must make it work with UAC as-is. What is the best way to make the application work with UAC?

Alter the program settings to Run this program as an administrator. In this case, you should run the application with administrator credentials. This will allow it to run without UAC notifications.

You want to modify the default settings for User Account Control (UAC) on your Windows system to meet the following criteria: Prompts should be shown when programs make changes to your computer and when you make changes to Windows settings. The desktop should not be dimmed and locked out, but should allow you to continue working in other applications without immediately responding to the prompt. Settings should apply to all standard users. Which UAC setting can you use to meet these criteria?

Disable the Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation setting in Group Policy to meet the criteria. Secure Desktop darkens the desktop and all active applications, and the prompt appears over the shaded desktop. You must respond to the prompt before you can continue with the requested operation or return to the desktop. The Secure Desktop prompt will be displayed for 150 seconds, after which the request for privilege elevation is automatically denied.

How do you configure your Windows system to prompt for additional credentials whenever a sensitive action is taken?

Edit User Account Control (UAC) settings.

What's the benefit of using User Account Control (UAC)?

Elevate privileges to complete specific tasks without logging in as admin.

You have been asked to troubleshoot a Windows system that is a member of a workgroup. The director who uses the machine said he is able to install anything he wants and change system settings on demand. He has asked you to figure out why User Account Control (UAC) is not being activated when he performs a sensitive operation. You verify that the director's user account is a standard user and not a member of the local Administrators group. How do you configure UAC so the prompt is activated when he performs a sensitive operation?

Enabling the Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode setting for UAC turns UAC on, and it will activate when performing sensitive operations.

In the User Account Control policy settings for Behavior of the elevation prompt for standard users, which options can be configured? (Select two.)

For behavior of the elevation prompt for standard users. You can configure the following options: Automatically deny elevation requests causes an Access Denied error message to be displayed when an operation requests privilege elevation. Prompt for credentials on the secure desktop causes the user to be prompted to enter an administrative user name and password on the secure desktop when an operation requires privilege elevation. Prompt for credentials causes the user to be prompted to enter an administrative user name and password when an operation requires privilege elevation.

You manage 20 Windows systems in a domain network. You want to prevent the sales team members from making system changes. Whenever a change is initiated, you want to allow only those who can enter administrator credentials to be able to make the change. You open Group Policy Editor to configure the User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for standard users policy. Which setting should you select for this policy?

Prompt for credentials

Prior to installing some software on your Windows system, you turn off User Account Control (UAC), reboot the computer, and install the software. You turn UAC back on, but it does not prompt you before performing sensitive actions. How do you make UAC protection work again?

Reboot the Machine Turning UAC on or off requires a system reboot before the settings are enabled. In this case, the user needs to reboot the machine after changing the UAC setting to make the change take effect.

Standard user accounts have the rights and privileges required to perform which of the following tasks?

Troubleshooting network connectivity. Modifying advanced display settings. Installing software for their own user account. Burning files to CDs or DVDs. Add Printer

Enter the name of the tool that generates an alert when a task or operation requires administrative privileges.

User Account Control