CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) — Question 151

The IT department has installed new software in the folder C:\Program Files\Business Application\. Ann, a user, runs the business application and tries to save her work. When doing so, Ann receives the following error:
Cannot save file C: \Program Files\Business Application\file1.wrk `" Access is denied.
Which of the following would be the MOST secure solution to this error?

Answer options

• A. Add Ann to the local Power Users group
• B. Set the software to save to the %APPDATA% folder
• C. Add Ann to the local administrator group
• D. Give Ann write access to C:\Program Files\
• E. Give Ann permission to elevate her permissions through a UAC prompt

Correct answer: E

Explanation

The correct answer is E because allowing Ann to elevate her permissions through a UAC prompt maintains security while enabling her to save the file. Options A and C would grant excessive permissions, compromising system security. Option B is a workaround but does not address the root permission issue. Option D also reduces security by giving write access to a sensitive folder.