Windows Security · lesson 2 of 9 · 15 min

Windows accounts and permissions

summary: Windows accounts and groups determine what people can access. Review administrator membership carefully and keep daily work separate from administrative tasks when possible.

question: Which group should be reviewed most carefully?

options:

• Administrators
• Users
• Guests
• Everyone

correct: Administrators

explanation: Administrator accounts can make system-wide changes and should be limited.

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