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CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) Review: Operating systems

Review operating systems for this CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) question with the key prompt clue, correct-answer reasoning, distractor checks, and sources to verify next.

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What this question is testing

Objective: Operating systems

Prompt focus: Which type of user account in Windows has the least privileges and is appropriate for routine daily tasks to reduce security risk?

Why the correct answer works

A standard user account

Correct. A standard user account has the least privileges and is appropriate for routine daily tasks.

Why the tempting wrong answer fails

The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.

Plain-language takeaway

A standard user account has limited privileges and is recommended for everyday use because it limits the damage malware or mistakes can cause.

Simple analogy

Think of operating systems like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.

How to review it before a retake

  • Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
  • Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
  • Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.

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