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UAC Fact Sheet 1.4.6

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What is the name of a new feature introduced in Windows Vista (and also included in Windows 7) that helps minimize the dangers of unwanted actions or unintended software installations?   show
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UAC is the acronym for what?   show
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What new windows feature prompts for permission before allowing changes that can affect your computer's security or performance?   show
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show True  
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True or false, how UAC works does not depend on the user account type?   show
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show Standard account  
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Which account can perform any action on the system?   show
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show True  
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show Privilege elevation  
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The standard user is prompted to provide administrator user credentials. (username and password)What is this process called?   show
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show True  
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show Prompt for consent  
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Actions that require elevated credentials are typically indicated in the interface with what kind of Icon?   show
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show Secure desktop  
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show True  
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show True  
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show True  
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True or false, To turn off and customize UAC in Windows 7, go to System and Security in the Control Panel, then use the link under the Action Center?   show
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show True  
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show True  
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Notification occurs when programs make changes. Notification occurs when you make changes. The desktop is dimmed. (Secure Desktop is enabled)   show
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True or false, Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer is the default setting for Windows 7?   show
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show Default  
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Which Windows 7 UAC setting has the following characteristics? Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer   show
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True or false, Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer (do not dim my desktop) Is a windows 7 UAC setting?   show
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True or false, When configured to notify for program changes without dimming the desktop: Notification occurs when programs make changes. Notification does not occur when you make changes. The desktop is not dimmed. (Secure Desktop is disabled)?   show
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show True  
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show Never notify  
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show True  
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show True  
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show True  
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show True  
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show True  
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show True  
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True or false, Other changes (such as changing the prompt behavior) can be applied without restarting?   show
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