Least Privilege — CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) Practice Questions
Least privilege is a security principle that states every user, process, or system component should be granted only the minimum permissions necessary to perform its intended function. The 220-1102 exam applies this concept to scenarios such as configuring standard user accounts versus administrator accounts, setting file and folder permissions, and restricting which applications can be installed on a workstation. Violations of least privilege, such as running daily tasks under an administrator account, significantly increase the potential damage from malware infections or accidental changes. Technicians must be able to identify over-privileged configurations and correct them using Windows tools like User Account Control and NTFS permission settings.
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