- A
Password expiration policy
Why wrong: Password expiration forces password changes but does not disable accounts after inactivity.
- B
Account lockout threshold
Why wrong: Account lockout threshold disables accounts after failed login attempts, not after inactivity.
- C
User account expiration
User account expiration can be set to disable accounts after a specific date or period of inactivity, meeting the requirement.
- D
Group Policy refresh interval
Why wrong: Group Policy refresh interval controls how often policies are updated, not account inactivity.
Question 462 of 750
Configuring Account Expiration for Inactive Users
This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of logical security concepts. 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 company's security policy requires that user accounts be disabled after 90 days of inactivity. An administrator needs to implement this automatically. Which feature should they configure?
Quick Answer
The answer is user account expiration. This feature is the correct choice because it allows an administrator to set a specific timeframe—such as 90 days—after which an inactive account is automatically disabled, enforcing the security policy without requiring manual checks. On the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam, this concept tests your understanding of account management tools within Windows, where expiration is configured via the Local Users and Groups console or the net user command. A common trap is confusing account expiration with password expiration; password expiration only forces a password change, while account expiration disables the entire login. Remember the memory tip: “Expire the account, not just the password,” to keep inactive users locked out automatically.
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
✓
User account expiration
User account expiration allows an administrator to set a specific date or, in some directory services like Active Directory, a duration after which the account is automatically disabled. By configuring the account to expire after 90 days from the last logon, the policy requirement is met automatically without manual intervention.
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.
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Password expiration policy
Why it's wrong here
Password expiration forces password changes but does not disable accounts after inactivity.
- ✗
Account lockout threshold
Why it's wrong here
Account lockout threshold disables accounts after failed login attempts, not after inactivity.
- ✓
User account expiration
Why this is correct
User account expiration can be set to disable accounts after a specific date or period of inactivity, meeting the requirement.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Group Policy refresh interval
Why it's wrong here
Group Policy refresh interval controls how often policies are updated, not account inactivity.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
CompTIA often tests the distinction between account expiration (which disables an account after a set date) and account lockout (which disables after failed logins), leading candidates to confuse inactivity-based disabling with lockout policies.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
In Active Directory, user account expiration is set via the 'Account expires' attribute in the user object properties, which can be configured to a specific date. For inactivity-based disabling, administrators often combine this with a script or tool that queries the 'lastLogonTimestamp' attribute and sets the expiration date accordingly. This approach ensures compliance with security policies that require automatic disabling of dormant accounts to reduce the attack surface.
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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Logical Security Concepts — This question tests Logical Security Concepts — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: User account expiration — User account expiration allows an administrator to set a specific date or, in some directory services like Active Directory, a duration after which the account is automatically disabled. By configuring the account to expire after 90 days from the last logon, the policy requirement is met automatically without manual intervention.
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