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220-1202 Practice Question: A technician is configuring a kiosk computer that…
A technician is configuring a kiosk computer that will be used by the public to access a specific website. The technician wants to prevent users from navigating to other sites or changing browser settings. Which browser feature should be enabled?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap is choosing 'disable the address bar via group policy' because it sounds like a direct technical control, but it is incomplete and easily bypassed; kiosk mode is the comprehensive, purpose-built solution.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Enable kiosk mode.
Kiosk mode is specifically designed to lock a browser or application into a single-purpose session, restricting navigation to only the allowed website and preventing users from changing browser settings, accessing the address bar, or opening new tabs. In Microsoft Edge, kiosk mode can be configured via assigned access or the --kiosk command-line flag, and it enforces a locked-down experience ideal for public terminals. This directly meets the requirement of preventing users from navigating elsewhere or altering configuration.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Enable private browsing mode.
Why it's wrong here
Enabling private browsing mode, such as Incognito in Chrome or InPrivate in Edge, primarily prevents the browser from storing browsing history, cookies, site data, and information entered in forms. While it offers a degree of privacy for the current session, it does not restrict a user's ability to navigate to other websites, access browser settings, or open new tabs. Therefore, it fails to secure a kiosk computer to a single, intended application.
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Enable parental controls.
Why it's wrong here
Implementing parental controls typically involves setting content filters, time limits, and application restrictions for specific user accounts. While these controls can block access to certain websites or categories of content, they do not inherently prevent a user from navigating away from a designated application or accessing system settings. A determined user could still bypass the intended kiosk application, making it unsuitable for a dedicated public-facing terminal.
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Enable kiosk mode.
Why this is correct
Enabling kiosk mode is the most appropriate solution for configuring a dedicated kiosk computer. This specialized operating mode locks down the device, typically running a single application in full-screen, preventing users from accessing the desktop, other applications, or system settings. It restricts navigation to only approved content within the designated application, effectively securing the system against unauthorized use and ensuring the intended user experience.
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Disable the address bar via group policy.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling the address bar through Group Policy or browser settings would remove the direct input field for URLs. However, this measure alone does not prevent users from navigating to other websites via hyperlinks embedded within the displayed content, existing bookmarks, or keyboard shortcuts. Furthermore, it does not restrict access to browser settings, extensions, or the underlying operating system, leaving the kiosk vulnerable to unintended use.
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