- A
lusrmgr.msc (Local Users and Groups MMC)
Why wrong: This is a GUI tool, not a command-line tool, though it can manage users.
- B
net user
Why wrong: Net user manages individual user accounts but does not directly modify group membership.
- C
net localgroup
Net localgroup allows you to add or remove users from local groups like Administrators from the command line.
- D
diskpart
Why wrong: Diskpart is for disk and partition management, not user account administration.
Question 635 of 750
How to Review and Modify User Account Types from Command Line
This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of windows os features and tools. 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.
During a routine security audit, you discover that several user accounts on a Windows 10 workstation have local administrator privileges when they should only be standard users. You need to quickly review and modify user account types from the command line. Which built-in tool should you use?
Quick Answer
The answer is the `net localgroup` command, because it is the built-in Windows tool specifically designed to review and modify user account types from the command line by managing local group memberships. When you need to change a user from an administrator to a standard user, you use `net localgroup Administrators "username" /delete` to remove their elevated rights, and `net localgroup Users "username" /add` to ensure they belong only to the standard users group. On the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam, this question tests your ability to perform privilege management without a GUI, and a common trap is confusing `net user` (which changes passwords or account properties) with `net localgroup` (which controls group membership). Remember the memory tip: “Local groups need local group commands”—if you’re modifying account types by adding or removing users from the Administrators group, always reach for `net localgroup`.
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 localgroup
The `net localgroup` command is the correct built-in tool for this task because it allows you to both view and modify group memberships from the command line. Specifically, `net localgroup Administrators` lists current members, and `net localgroup Administrators <username> /delete` removes a user from the local Administrators group, effectively demoting them to a standard user. This directly addresses the need to quickly review and change user account types without a GUI.
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.
- ✗
lusrmgr.msc (Local Users and Groups MMC)
Why it's wrong here
This is a GUI tool, not a command-line tool, though it can manage users.
- ✗
net user
Why it's wrong here
Net user manages individual user accounts but does not directly modify group membership.
- ✓
net localgroup
Why this is correct
Net localgroup allows you to add or remove users from local groups like Administrators from the command line.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
diskpart
Why it's wrong here
Diskpart is for disk and partition management, not user account administration.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse `net user` with `net localgroup`, assuming `net user` can change group membership because it manages user accounts, but `net user` only modifies the user object itself, not its group affiliations.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
This is a GUI tool, not a command-line tool, though it can manage users.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, `net localgroup` interacts with the Security Account Manager (SAM) registry hive to modify group memberships, which are stored as security identifiers (SIDs) in the `HKLM\SAM\SAM\Domains\Account\Groups` key. A subtle behavior is that `net localgroup` requires administrative privileges to modify group membership, and it does not support nested group membership changes (e.g., adding a domain group to a local group) without additional syntax. In a real-world scenario, this command is essential for bulk demoting users during a security audit, especially when Group Policy or PowerShell is unavailable.
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 junior network technician can log in to a core router but cannot reach the enable prompt or configuration mode. The AAA server is authenticating the login — but the authorisation policy only grants privilege level 1, not 15. Authentication (who you are) is working; authorisation (what you can do) is not.
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Windows OS Features and Tools — This question tests Windows OS Features and Tools — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: net localgroup — The `net localgroup` command is the correct built-in tool for this task because it allows you to both view and modify group memberships from the command line. Specifically, `net localgroup Administrators` lists current members, and `net localgroup Administrators <username> /delete` removes a user from the local Administrators group, effectively demoting them to a standard user. This directly addresses the need to quickly review and change user account types without a GUI.
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