Multiple choice technology architecture

By default, services run in a different security context than that of the logged-in user. Which account types can be specified for a Windows Service?

  1. LocalService

  2. LocalSystem

  3. Administrator

  4. NetworkService

  5. User
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A,B,D,E Correct answer
Explanation

Windows services can run under four built-in service accounts: LocalService (least privilege), LocalSystem (highest privilege), NetworkService (network access), and a specified user account. Administrator is not a service account type - it's a user role. LocalSystem has extensive privileges but poses security risks, while LocalService and NetworkService run with reduced privileges for better security.

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