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220-1102 Practice Question: Deploying a new application to multiple Windows…
You are deploying a new application to multiple Windows 10 workstations using a script. The application requires administrator privileges, and you need to run the command with elevated rights from within the script. Which command should precede your installation command?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the misconception that `runas` is the only way to elevate privileges within a script, but the trap here is that candidates might confuse `runas` with simply running the script itself as Administrator, forgetting that the command must explicitly precede the installation command to elevate that specific process.
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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runas /user:Administrator
The `runas /user:Administrator` command allows you to execute a subsequent command with the security context of the specified user (in this case, the built-in Administrator account), which provides the elevated privileges required to install the application. This is necessary because the script itself runs under the current user's context, which may lack the administrative rights needed for the installation.
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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runas /user:Administrator
Why this is correct
This command runs the subsequent program with administrator privileges, as required for the installation.
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net user
Why it's wrong here
net user manages user accounts but does not execute commands with elevated privileges.
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cd
Why it's wrong here
cd changes the current directory, unrelated to privilege elevation.
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whoami
Why it's wrong here
whoami displays the current user name but does not run commands as another user.
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Windows is a family of operating systems developed by Microsoft that manages computer hardware and software, providing a graphical user interface for users to interact with their devices.
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Windows 10
Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft that combines the familiarity of Windows 7 with the modern features of Windows 8, designed to run on a wide range of devices from desktops to tablets.
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