SSCP Systems and Application Security Practice Question
Which Windows feature provides mandatory integrity controls and helps prevent unauthorized changes to system settings by requiring administrator approval?
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
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User Account Control (UAC)
User Account Control (UAC) prompts for consent or credentials before allowing actions that require administrative privileges, helping to prevent unauthorized changes.
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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Windows Defender Application Control
Why it's wrong here
WDAC enforces whitelisting, not privilege elevation.
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Security Audit Policy
Why it's wrong here
Audit policy logs events but does not control privileges.
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User Account Control (UAC)
Why this is correct
UAC prompts for approval for administrative actions.
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Group Policy
Why it's wrong here
Group Policy is used to manage settings but does not provide runtime privilege control.
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