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Windows OS Features and Tools →easyMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped

Quick Answer

The correct answer is to set the application’s shortcut to ‘Run as administrator’ in the Compatibility tab. This works because it embeds a compatibility manifest into the shortcut, which triggers a User Account Control (UAC) prompt for elevation whenever the legacy app is launched, ensuring it always runs with administrative privileges even for standard users who must then provide an administrator credential. On the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of application compatibility settings and UAC behavior; a common trap is confusing the shortcut’s Compatibility tab with the executable’s Properties or the ‘Run as different user’ option, which does not persist the elevation. To remember this, think of the shortcut as the key—you must set the flag on the shortcut itself, not the program file, because the shortcut carries the elevation instruction.

220-1202 Windows OS Features and Tools Practice Question

This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of windows os features and tools. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.

During a software deployment, you need to ensure that a legacy application always runs with administrative privileges, even for standard users. How can you configure this using Windows built-in tools?

Clue words in this question

Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.

Clue: "always"
Why it matters: Absolute qualifier. An answer using 'always' is only correct if there are genuinely no exceptions — absolute statements are often wrong in networking.

Question 1easymultiple choice

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A
Set the application's shortcut to 'Run as administrator' in the Compatibility tab
This setting forces the application to request elevation every time it runs, which works if the user has the necessary credentials.
B
Disable User Account Control (UAC) in the Control Panel
Why wrong: Disabling UAC reduces security and still may not grant administrative rights to standard users; it is not a targeted solution.
C
Add the user to the local Administrators group
Why wrong: This grants full admin rights to the user, which is overkill and a security risk; it is not a per-application solution.
D
Use the 'Run as different user' option from the Shift+right-click menu
Why wrong: This allows running a program as another user but does not automate elevation for the application; it requires manual credential entry each time.

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Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

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Set the application's shortcut to 'Run as administrator' in the Compatibility tab

Option A is correct because the Compatibility tab in a shortcut's properties allows you to set the 'Run as administrator' flag, which embeds a compatibility manifest that prompts for elevation via UAC when the application is launched. This ensures the legacy application always runs with administrative privileges, even for standard users, by triggering a credential prompt for an administrator account.

Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

✓
Set the application's shortcut to 'Run as administrator' in the Compatibility tab
Why this is correct
This setting forces the application to request elevation every time it runs, which works if the user has the necessary credentials.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "always" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Disable User Account Control (UAC) in the Control Panel
Why it's wrong here
Disabling UAC reduces security and still may not grant administrative rights to standard users; it is not a targeted solution.
✗
Add the user to the local Administrators group
Why it's wrong here
This grants full admin rights to the user, which is overkill and a security risk; it is not a per-application solution.
✗
Use the 'Run as different user' option from the Shift+right-click menu
Why it's wrong here
This allows running a program as another user but does not automate elevation for the application; it requires manual credential entry each time.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

CompTIA often tests the misconception that disabling UAC or adding users to the Administrators group is the correct way to grant admin rights to a single application, when the targeted 'Run as administrator' shortcut setting is the proper built-in method.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

Under the hood, the 'Run as administrator' setting modifies the shortcut's .lnk file to include a compatibility flag that triggers the Windows Shell to request elevation via UAC, using the 'requireAdministrator' execution level in the application's manifest if present, or by injecting a compatibility shim. In real-world scenarios, legacy applications that write to protected registry keys (e.g., HKLM) or system folders (e.g., C:\Program Files) often fail without this setting, making it a common fix for enterprise software deployments.

KKey Concepts to Remember

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.

TExam Day Tips

Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.

Key takeaway

Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Real-world example

How this comes up in practice

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What does this 220-1202 question test?

Windows OS Features and Tools — This question tests Windows OS Features and Tools — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Set the application's shortcut to 'Run as administrator' in the Compatibility tab — Option A is correct because the Compatibility tab in a shortcut's properties allows you to set the 'Run as administrator' flag, which embeds a compatibility manifest that prompts for elevation via UAC when the application is launched. This ensures the legacy application always runs with administrative privileges, even for standard users, by triggering a credential prompt for an administrator account.

What should I do if I get this 220-1202 question wrong?

Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.

Are there clue words in this question I should notice?

Yes — watch for: "always". Absolute qualifier. An answer using 'always' is only correct if there are genuinely no exceptions — absolute statements are often wrong in networking.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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