- A
Local Security Policy to assign the 'Reset passwords' user right.
Why wrong: Incorrect. Local Security Policy applies to local accounts, not domain users, and does not have a 'Reset passwords' right.
- B
Active Directory Users and Computers and use the Delegation of Control Wizard.
Correct. ADUC's Delegation of Control Wizard allows granting specific permissions like password reset on selected OUs or users.
- C
Group Policy Management Console to create a policy that allows password resets.
Why wrong: Incorrect. GPMC manages group policies, not direct user permission delegation.
- D
Computer Management to add the technician to the 'Account Operators' group.
Why wrong: Incorrect. Account Operators can reset passwords but also have broader permissions; delegation is more precise.
How to Delegate Password Reset Permissions in Active Directory
This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of windows administrative tools. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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 server administrator needs to grant a junior technician the ability to reset user passwords on a Windows Server 2019 domain controller, but without giving them full administrative rights. Which administrative tool should be used to delegate this specific permission?
Quick Answer
The answer is to use Active Directory Users and Computers with the Delegation of Control Wizard. This is the correct choice because it allows a server administrator to grant granular permissions—such as the ability to reset user passwords—without assigning full administrative rights, which is essential for maintaining security in a Windows Server 2019 domain. On the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of role-based access control and the principle of least privilege; a common trap is confusing the Delegation of Control Wizard with simply adding a user to the Domain Admins group, which would grant excessive permissions. Remember the memory tip: “Delegate, don’t elevate”—use the wizard in ADUC to assign only the specific task needed, like password resets, keeping the junior technician’s access tightly scoped.
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
Active Directory Users and Computers and use the Delegation of Control Wizard.
The Delegation of Control Wizard in Active Directory Users and Computers is the correct tool because it allows an administrator to grant specific permissions, such as resetting user passwords, to a non-administrative user without granting full administrative rights. This wizard modifies the ACL on the selected organizational unit (OU) or container, enabling granular control over tasks like password resets while preserving security boundaries.
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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Local Security Policy to assign the 'Reset passwords' user right.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Local Security Policy applies to local accounts, not domain users, and does not have a 'Reset passwords' right.
- ✓
Active Directory Users and Computers and use the Delegation of Control Wizard.
Why this is correct
Correct. ADUC's Delegation of Control Wizard allows granting specific permissions like password reset on selected OUs or users.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Group Policy Management Console to create a policy that allows password resets.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. GPMC manages group policies, not direct user permission delegation.
- ✗
Computer Management to add the technician to the 'Account Operators' group.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Account Operators can reset passwords but also have broader permissions; delegation is more precise.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The Delegation of Control Wizard allows granular permissions, whereas built-in groups like Account Operators grant overly broad rights, violating the principle of least privilege.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, the Delegation of Control Wizard modifies the discretionary access control list (DACL) on the target OU or container by adding an access control entry (ACE) that grants the 'Reset Password' extended right (controlAccessRight with GUID 00299570-246d-11d0-a768-00aa006e0529). This right is specific to user objects and does not grant other administrative capabilities, such as modifying group membership or creating accounts. In a real-world scenario, this is commonly used to allow helpdesk staff to reset passwords for users in a specific OU, such as 'Employees', while preventing them from modifying privileged accounts in the 'Admins' OU.
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 security administrator must allow nursing staff to reach a patient records server while blocking access from the guest Wi-Fi VLAN. After applying an extended ACL, traffic is still blocked from nursing workstations. The ACL was applied outbound instead of inbound on the wrong interface. Questions like this test ACL direction and placement rules.
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Windows Administrative Tools — This question tests Windows Administrative Tools — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: Active Directory Users and Computers and use the Delegation of Control Wizard. — The Delegation of Control Wizard in Active Directory Users and Computers is the correct tool because it allows an administrator to grant specific permissions, such as resetting user passwords, to a non-administrative user without granting full administrative rights. This wizard modifies the ACL on the selected organizational unit (OU) or container, enabling granular control over tasks like password resets while preserving security boundaries.
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