What Windows Vista feature allows you to run as a normal user until the operating system requires Administrative rights?
A) Power User Group
B) NTFS Permissions
C) Encrypting File System
D) User Account Control
E) Windows Fake-Out
The answer: D) User Account Control
Windows UAC is designed to make you stop what you’re doing and consider the activities of the operating system. If a malicious piece of software was trying to access a protected process, the Windows UAC would stop the process and request your permission to continue.
Want to know more? Watch “Operating System Security Issues.”The Windows operating system includes a number of security features to secure users, files, and other content. In this video, you’ll learn about local users and groups, UAC, NTFS vs. share permissions, and much more. |
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