20+ practice questions focused on Windows Security Settings — one of the most tested topics on the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Windows Security Settings PracticeAfter a security incident, a forensic analyst needs to review the event logs on a Windows 10 system to determine when a specific user account was created. The logs are intact. Which Windows security setting must be enabled to ensure that account creation events are recorded?
Explanation: Audit Account Management policy must be enabled to log events like user account creation. This is configured in Local Security Policy or Group Policy under Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. Without this audit setting, account creation events are not recorded in the Security log.
A technician is configuring a Windows 10 kiosk machine that will run a single web application in full-screen mode. The machine must not allow users to access the desktop, taskbar, or other apps. Which Windows security feature should be used to accomplish this?
Explanation: Assigned Access (formerly Kiosk Mode) in Windows 10/11 allows a device to run a single app in full-screen, locking down the system. It can be configured via Settings > Accounts > Other users > Set up a kiosk. This ensures users cannot exit the app or access other parts of the OS.
During a security audit, you discover that a Windows 10 workstation has a weak local administrator password. The company policy requires all local admin passwords to be at least 12 characters with complexity. Which tool can enforce this policy for all future password changes on that workstation?
Explanation: Local Security Policy (secpol.msc) allows configuring password policies like minimum length and complexity for local accounts. This is applied via Account Policies > Password Policy. It ensures that any new password meets the requirements.
A small business owner wants to prevent employees from changing system time, installing printers, and modifying power settings on their Windows 10 workstations. They do not want to remove local admin rights entirely. Which Windows security tool should be used to apply these restrictions?
Explanation: Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) allows granular control over user permissions and system settings without removing admin rights. It can restrict specific actions like changing time or installing printers via Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > User Rights Assignment.
A company uses AppLocker to control which applications can run on Windows 10 workstations. A user needs to run a portable application from a USB drive for a presentation, but it is blocked by AppLocker. The user has local admin rights. What is the best way to allow this specific application while maintaining security?
Explanation: AppLocker can be configured with rules based on file path, publisher, or hash. Creating a path rule for the USB drive or a hash rule for the specific executable allows the app while still blocking others. This is more secure than disabling AppLocker or giving the user permanent exceptions.
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2. Review every explanation
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3. Focus on exam traps
Windows Security Settings questions on the 220-1202 frequently use trap wording. Look for subtle differences in answers that test your precision, not just general knowledge.
4. Reach 80% consistently
Do repeated sessions until you score 80%+ three times in a row. Then move to mixed-mode practice to test cross-topic recall under realistic conditions.
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