Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 352

What are the security risks of running a "repair" installation for Windows XP?

Answer options

• A. Pressing Shift+F10gives the user administrative rights
• B. Pressing Shift+F1gives the user administrative rights
• C. Pressing Ctrl+F10 gives the user administrative rights
• D. There are no security risks when running the "repair" installation for Windows XP

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because pressing Shift+F10 during the repair process provides a command prompt with administrative privileges, posing a security risk. Options B and C are incorrect as they do not correspond to any known shortcuts that grant administrative rights. Option D is also incorrect because there are indeed security risks involved in this type of installation.