- A
Windows Defender Firewall
Why wrong: Firewall controls network traffic, not software installation permissions.
- B
User Accounts > Change User Account Control settings
UAC settings can be set to 'Always notify' to prompt for admin credentials whenever a program tries to make changes, effectively blocking unauthorized installations.
- C
System > Advanced system settings > Performance
Why wrong: Performance settings control visual effects and virtual memory, not security or installation policies.
- D
Ease of Access > Make the keyboard easier to use
Why wrong: Ease of Access settings are for accessibility, not for restricting software installation.
Question 476 of 750
User Account Control: Restricting Software Installation on Windows 10
This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of windows settings and control panel. 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 small business owner wants to prevent employees from installing any software on their Windows 10 workstations without administrator approval. Which Control Panel or Settings feature should you configure to enforce this restriction?
Quick Answer
The answer is to configure User Account Control (UAC) settings via Control Panel > User Accounts > Change User Account Control settings. This feature enforces a system-wide prompt that requires administrator credentials before any software installation can proceed, effectively preventing unauthorized changes. On the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam, this scenario tests your understanding that UAC is a security boundary, not a user permission system—the common trap is confusing UAC with simply making users standard accounts, but the question specifically asks for the *Control Panel or Settings feature* that enforces the restriction. Remember that UAC’s highest setting (“Always notify”) forces approval for any system-level change, including installations, even for admin accounts. A helpful memory tip: think of UAC as the “gatekeeper” that blocks software until an admin says “yes.”
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 Accounts > Change User Account Control settings
User Account Control (UAC) settings, accessed via User Accounts in Control Panel, allow you to control when and how users are prompted for permission before making system changes, including software installations. By setting UAC to the highest level, you ensure that any installation attempt triggers an administrator approval prompt, effectively preventing unauthorized software installations on Windows 10 workstations.
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.
- ✗
Windows Defender Firewall
Why it's wrong here
Firewall controls network traffic, not software installation permissions.
- ✓
User Accounts > Change User Account Control settings
Why this is correct
UAC settings can be set to 'Always notify' to prompt for admin credentials whenever a program tries to make changes, effectively blocking unauthorized installations.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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System > Advanced system settings > Performance
Why it's wrong here
Performance settings control visual effects and virtual memory, not security or installation policies.
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Ease of Access > Make the keyboard easier to use
Why it's wrong here
Ease of Access settings are for accessibility, not for restricting software installation.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse Windows Defender Firewall with general security controls, mistakenly thinking it can block software installations, when in fact it only filters network traffic and has no mechanism to prevent local software execution.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
UAC works by running most applications with standard user privileges, even if the user is an administrator, and only elevating to full administrator rights when a change requires it (e.g., installing software). The UAC slider in Windows 10 has four levels; the highest setting ('Always notify') prompts for consent or credentials for any system-level change, including installations, while the lowest setting disables prompts entirely. In a business environment, Group Policy can also enforce UAC settings centrally via the 'User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode' policy.
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 Settings and Control Panel — This question tests Windows Settings and Control Panel — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: User Accounts > Change User Account Control settings — User Account Control (UAC) settings, accessed via User Accounts in Control Panel, allow you to control when and how users are prompted for permission before making system changes, including software installations. By setting UAC to the highest level, you ensure that any installation attempt triggers an administrator approval prompt, effectively preventing unauthorized software installations on Windows 10 workstations.
What should I do if I get this 220-1202 question wrong?
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