- A
Enable 'Sticky Keys' and configure the 'Ease of Access' settings
Why wrong: Sticky Keys and Ease of Access are accessibility features, not related to automatic logon or kiosk mode.
- B
Configure 'Automatic logon' in the registry and enable 'Assigned Access' for the kiosk account
Automatic logon allows the system to boot directly to the desktop, and Assigned Access restricts the user to a single app, creating a proper kiosk environment.
- C
Set the 'Shutdown: Allow system to be shut down without having to log on' policy
Why wrong: This policy affects shutdown behavior, not automatic logon or application restriction.
- D
Enable 'User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode'
Why wrong: This setting controls UAC behavior for administrators and is unrelated to kiosk configuration.
220-1202 Windows Security Settings Practice Question
This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of windows security settings. 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.
A technician is configuring a Windows 10 kiosk system that will run a single application in a public library. The kiosk must automatically log on and start the app without any user interaction. Which security setting combination is required?
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
Configure 'Automatic logon' in the registry and enable 'Assigned Access' for the kiosk account
Option B is correct because configuring 'Automatic logon' in the registry (via the WinLogon key) allows the kiosk to boot directly to the desktop without user interaction, while enabling 'Assigned Access' restricts the kiosk account to running only a single specified Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app, preventing access to the rest of the system. This combination meets the requirement for an unattended, single-application kiosk in a public library.
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.
- ✗
Enable 'Sticky Keys' and configure the 'Ease of Access' settings
Why it's wrong here
Sticky Keys and Ease of Access are accessibility features, not related to automatic logon or kiosk mode.
- ✓
Configure 'Automatic logon' in the registry and enable 'Assigned Access' for the kiosk account
Why this is correct
Automatic logon allows the system to boot directly to the desktop, and Assigned Access restricts the user to a single app, creating a proper kiosk environment.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Set the 'Shutdown: Allow system to be shut down without having to log on' policy
Why it's wrong here
This policy affects shutdown behavior, not automatic logon or application restriction.
- ✗
Enable 'User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode'
Why it's wrong here
This setting controls UAC behavior for administrators and is unrelated to kiosk configuration.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may confuse 'Automatic logon' with general security policies like shutdown permissions or UAC, or mistakenly think accessibility features can automate logon, when in fact only the registry-based autologon combined with Assigned Access satisfies the unattended single-app requirement.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, 'Automatic logon' is configured by setting registry values under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon, specifically 'AutoAdminLogon' to 1, 'DefaultUserName', 'DefaultPassword', and 'DefaultDomainName'. 'Assigned Access' (formerly 'Set up a kiosk') uses the 'AssignedAccess' CSP (Configuration Service Provider) or the 'Settings > Accounts > Other users > Set up a kiosk' interface to bind a local or Microsoft account to a single UWP app, leveraging the 'Shell Launcher' or 'Kiosk Browser' framework to replace the default shell. A real-world scenario: a library kiosk running a catalog search app must survive power cycles without staff intervention, and this combination ensures the app launches immediately after boot, with no desktop or taskbar access.
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
A practitioner preparing for the 220-1202 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this 220-1202 question test?
Windows Security Settings — This question tests Windows Security Settings — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Configure 'Automatic logon' in the registry and enable 'Assigned Access' for the kiosk account — Option B is correct because configuring 'Automatic logon' in the registry (via the WinLogon key) allows the kiosk to boot directly to the desktop without user interaction, while enabling 'Assigned Access' restricts the kiosk account to running only a single specified Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app, preventing access to the rest of the system. This combination meets the requirement for an unattended, single-application kiosk in a public library.
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