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220-1102 Practice Question: During a software deployment, you need to…
During a software deployment, you need to configure a Windows 10 workstation to automatically start a legacy application every time a specific user logs on. Which tool should you use to add this startup entry for that user only?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the distinction between per-user logon scripts (configured via Local Users and Groups in Computer Management) and machine-wide policies or services. The trap is to confuse the Startup tab in Task Manager with the ability to add startup entries, or to assume Local Group Policy Editor can target an individual user by itself.
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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Computer Management
Computer Management (compmgmt.msc) contains Local Users and Groups, where you can open the target user's properties and set a logon script on the Profile tab. That script runs only for that user at logon, satisfying the requirement. Services.msc manages system services and is not user-specific. Task Manager's Startup tab only enables or disables existing startup entries; it cannot add new ones. Local Group Policy Editor applies User Configuration policies, including logon scripts, to all users of the computer, so it is not the primary tool for a single specified user.
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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Services.msc
Why it's wrong here
Services.msc is used to manage Windows services and cannot add a user-specific startup application.
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Task Manager
Why it's wrong here
Task Manager's Startup tab displays and allows enabling or disabling existing startup items, but it does not allow adding new ones.
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Computer Management
Why this is correct
Computer Management includes Local Users and Groups, where you can set a per-user logon script in the user's Profile tab (or use Task Scheduler) to start the legacy application only when that user logs on.
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Local Group Policy Editor
Why it's wrong here
Local Group Policy Editor can assign logon scripts under User Configuration, but local policy applies to all users of the computer, so it does not provide per-user targeting for a standalone workstation.
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Key term
Task Manager
Task Manager is a built-in Windows utility that shows running programs, processes, and system performance, allowing users to monitor and manage computer activity.
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Group Policy
Group Policy is a Windows-based feature that allows administrators to centrally manage and enforce settings for users and computers across an organization.
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