- A
net localgroup Administrators UnauthorizedUser /delete
Why wrong: Incorrect. This removes the user from the Administrators group but does not delete the user account itself.
- B
net user UnauthorizedUser /delete
Correct. net user /delete removes the specified user account from the system.
- C
wmic useraccount where name='UnauthorizedUser' delete
Why wrong: Incorrect. While wmic can delete accounts, net user is the simpler and more common command-line tool for this task.
- D
gpresult /r
Why wrong: Incorrect. gpresult displays Resultant Set of Policy, it does not manage user accounts.
Question 343 of 750
Using Net User to Delete a Local User Account
This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of windows command-line tools. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. A key principle to apply: net user /delete. 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 security audit reveals that a Windows 10 workstation has an unauthorized local user account. You need to remove this account from the command line without using the GUI. Which command should you use?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"which command"Why it matters: Tests specific CLI syntax. Recall the exact command and its required context — near-synonyms and partial matches are common distractors.
Quick Answer
The answer is net user UnauthorizedUser /delete. This command works because net user is the standard Windows command-line utility for managing local user accounts, and appending the /delete switch permanently removes the specified account from the Security Accounts Manager (SAM) database. On the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam, this question tests your ability to perform administrative tasks without the GUI, a key troubleshooting and security skill. A common trap is confusing net user with net localgroup, which only manages group memberships, or wmic useraccount, which is a more complex alternative. Remember the mnemonic: “Net User Delete—one clean sweep” to recall that net user plus /delete is the direct, single-command method for removing a local account from the command line.
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
✓
net user UnauthorizedUser /delete
The `net user UnauthorizedUser /delete` command correctly removes a local user account from the command line. The `net user` command is designed to manage local user accounts, and the `/delete` switch removes the specified account from the local Security Accounts Manager (SAM) database. This is the standard Windows CLI tool for deleting a local user without using the GUI.
Key principle: net user /delete
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
net localgroup Administrators UnauthorizedUser /delete
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This removes the user from the Administrators group but does not delete the user account itself.
- ✓
net user UnauthorizedUser /delete
Why this is correct
Correct. net user /delete removes the specified user account from the system.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "which command" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
net user /delete
- ✗
wmic useraccount where name='UnauthorizedUser' delete
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. While wmic can delete accounts, net user is the simpler and more common command-line tool for this task.
- ✗
gpresult /r
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. gpresult displays Resultant Set of Policy, it does not manage user accounts.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
CompTIA often tests the distinction between deleting a user account (`net user /delete`) and removing a user from a group (`net localgroup /delete`), trapping candidates who confuse group membership removal with account deletion.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
Incorrect. While wmic can delete accounts, net user is the simpler and more common command-line tool for this task.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The `net user` command interacts directly with the SAM registry hive (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SAM\SAM) to delete the user account, which also removes the associated SID and profile references. In contrast, `net localgroup` only modifies group membership by updating the group's member list in the SAM, leaving the user object intact. A real-world scenario: during a security incident response, using `net user /delete` ensures the unauthorized account is fully removed, preventing re-authentication via cached credentials.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- net user /delete
- local user account
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
net user /delete
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. net user /delete 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 Command-Line Tools — This question tests Windows Command-Line Tools — net user /delete.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: net user UnauthorizedUser /delete — The `net user UnauthorizedUser /delete` command correctly removes a local user account from the command line. The `net user` command is designed to manage local user accounts, and the `/delete` switch removes the specified account from the local Security Accounts Manager (SAM) database. This is the standard Windows CLI tool for deleting a local user without using the GUI.
What should I do if I get this 220-1202 question wrong?
Review net user /delete, then practise related 220-1202 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "which command". Tests specific CLI syntax. Recall the exact command and its required context — near-synonyms and partial matches are common distractors.
What is the key concept behind this question?
net user /delete
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