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Windows OS Troubleshooting →hardMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped

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The answer is to create a scheduled task that runs with the highest privileges and launches the application at user logon. This is the correct approach because a scheduled task can store administrator credentials securely and execute the legacy app in an elevated context, effectively bypassing the UAC prompt for a standard user. The task runs in the background with the stored admin token, allowing the application to run with full administrative rights without any interactive UAC dialog. On the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how to run legacy apps as admin without UAC prompt for a standard user, often appearing as a troubleshooting or configuration question. A common trap is choosing to simply set the app’s compatibility properties to “Run as administrator,” which only works for admin accounts and still triggers UAC for standard users. Remember the memory tip: “Task trick, no UAC click”—a scheduled task is the only reliable method to elevate a legacy app silently for a non-admin user.

220-1102 Windows OS Troubleshooting Practice Question

This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of windows os troubleshooting. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.

While configuring a new Windows 11 workstation, you need to ensure that a legacy application can always run with administrative privileges without prompting the user. The user is a standard user. What is the best way to accomplish this?

Clue words in this question

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

Clue: "best"
Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
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 1hardmultiple choice

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A
Set the application's compatibility mode to 'Run this program as an administrator' and grant the user full control over the program's folder.
Why wrong: The 'Run as administrator' compatibility setting only works if the user is an administrator or can provide admin credentials. For a standard user, this will still trigger a UAC prompt for credentials, which they cannot provide.
B
Create a scheduled task that runs with the highest privileges and launches the application at user logon.
A scheduled task can be configured to run with stored administrator credentials and launch the application without any UAC prompt. This is the supported method for standard users to run legacy apps that require elevation.
C
Disable User Account Control (UAC) via the Control Panel.
Why wrong: Disabling UAC reduces overall system security and is not a best practice. It also does not solve the privilege issue for a standard user; the application still needs administrative rights to function.
D
Add the user to the local Administrators group.
Why wrong: Adding the user to the Administrators group gives them full system access, which is a security risk and violates the principle of least privilege. It would also still trigger UAC prompts unless UAC is disabled.

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Answer choices

Why each option matters

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Correct answer & explanation

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Create a scheduled task that runs with the highest privileges and launches the application at user logon.

Forcing a legacy app to run as administrator without UAC prompts for a standard user requires creating a scheduled task that runs with elevated privileges. The task can be set to run at user logon or on demand, and the application is launched by the task with the stored admin credentials. This bypasses UAC while maintaining security for the standard user account.

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.

✗
Set the application's compatibility mode to 'Run this program as an administrator' and grant the user full control over the program's folder.
Why it's wrong here
The 'Run as administrator' compatibility setting only works if the user is an administrator or can provide admin credentials. For a standard user, this will still trigger a UAC prompt for credentials, which they cannot provide.
✓
Create a scheduled task that runs with the highest privileges and launches the application at user logon.
Why this is correct
A scheduled task can be configured to run with stored administrator credentials and launch the application without any UAC prompt. This is the supported method for standard users to run legacy apps that require elevation.
Clue confirmation
The clue words "best", "always" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
✗
Disable User Account Control (UAC) via the Control Panel.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling UAC reduces overall system security and is not a best practice. It also does not solve the privilege issue for a standard user; the application still needs administrative rights to function.
✗
Add the user to the local Administrators group.
Why it's wrong here
Adding the user to the Administrators group gives them full system access, which is a security risk and violates the principle of least privilege. It would also still trigger UAC prompts unless UAC is disabled.

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.

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.

What to study next

Got this wrong? Here's your next step.

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What does this 220-1202 question test?

Windows OS Troubleshooting — This question tests Windows OS Troubleshooting — Authentication checks who the user is..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Create a scheduled task that runs with the highest privileges and launches the application at user logon. — Forcing a legacy app to run as administrator without UAC prompts for a standard user requires creating a scheduled task that runs with elevated privileges. The task can be set to run at user logon or on demand, and the application is launched by the task with the stored admin credentials. This bypasses UAC while maintaining security for the standard user account.

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

Are there clue words in this question I should notice?

Yes — watch for: "best", "always". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Authentication checks who the user is.

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