The answer is Programs and Features, which provides access to the compatibility settings for installed applications. This is correct because the Compatibility tab, where you can check "Run this program as an administrator," is part of the program's properties, and Programs and Features offers a "Change" option that opens these properties without requiring a shortcut. On the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam, this tests your understanding of how to configure legacy applications to always run with the highest privileges available without prompting for credentials, a common scenario when a user lacks local admin rights. A frequent trap is choosing the shortcut's Properties directly, but the exam emphasizes the Control Panel tool for installed programs. Remember: to run a program as administrator without prompt via compatibility settings, go through Programs and Features—think "Change for admin range."
220-1202 Windows Settings and Control Panel Practice Question
This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of windows settings and control panel. 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.
A user needs to install a legacy application that requires administrator privileges to run, but they do not have local admin rights. You want to configure the application to always run with the highest privileges available without prompting for credentials. Which tool in Control Panel would you use to set this compatibility option?
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.
Why wrong: System shows computer info and advanced system settings, but does not include per-program compatibility settings.
B
Programs and Features
From Programs and Features, you can right-click an installed program and select 'Change' to access compatibility settings, including 'Run this program as an administrator'.
C
User Accounts
Why wrong: User Accounts manages user credentials and UAC settings, not individual program compatibility.
D
Administrative Tools
Why wrong: Administrative Tools contains system utilities like Event Viewer and Services, not program compatibility settings.
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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Programs and Features
The Programs and Features applet provides access to the 'Change' option for installed programs, which includes compatibility settings. The 'Run this program as an administrator' option is found in the Compatibility tab of the program's properties, accessible from Programs and Features or directly from the shortcut.
Key principle: Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
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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System
Why it's wrong here
System shows computer info and advanced system settings, but does not include per-program compatibility settings.
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Programs and Features
Why this is correct
From Programs and Features, you can right-click an installed program and select 'Change' to access compatibility settings, including 'Run this program as an administrator'.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "always" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
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User Accounts
Why it's wrong here
User Accounts manages user credentials and UAC settings, not individual program compatibility.
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Administrative Tools
Why it's wrong here
Administrative Tools contains system utilities like Event Viewer and Services, not program compatibility settings.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
System shows computer info and advanced system settings, but does not include per-program compatibility settings.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Authentication checks who the user is.
Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
→Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
→Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
→Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
Key takeaway
Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A small business has 20 workstations on the 192.168.1.0/24 network and one public IP from its ISP. The router uses PAT (NAT overload) so all 20 devices share one public address using different source ports. NAT questions test whether you understand the four address terms and which direction each translation applies.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this 220-1202 question in full detail.
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related 220-1202 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
Windows Settings and Control Panel — This question tests Windows Settings and Control Panel — Authentication checks who the user is..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Programs and Features — The Programs and Features applet provides access to the 'Change' option for installed programs, which includes compatibility settings. The 'Run this program as an administrator' option is found in the Compatibility tab of the program's properties, accessible from Programs and Features or directly from the shortcut.
What should I do if I get this 220-1202 question wrong?
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related 220-1202 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
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?
Authentication checks who the user is.
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