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Question 17
Which of the following can be used to edit the local security policy of a Windows machine?
- A compmgmt.msc
- B locsec.msc
- C secpol.msc
- D gpedit.msc
Reveal correct answer
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Secpol.msc is correct.
Stand-alone computers are not part of Active Directory, and Group Policies do not apply to them, so editing the Local Security Policy is the only option. Microsoft Management Console can be opened via the mmc command, and the Local Security Policy snap-in can be added, or you can just use secpol.msc.
Incorrect Answers:
gpedit.msc, compmgmt.msc, and locsec.msc are incorrect.
gpedit.msc is used to open the Group Policy Editor.
compmgmt.msc is used to open Computer Management.
locsec.msc is not a valid command.
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