A user is following the instructions of a help desk technician and is attempting to launch System File Checker from the command-line interface. Each time the user types sfc /scannow and presses Enter, the utility fails to run, and an error appears stating the command must be run using an elevated command prompt.
Which of the following best describes the reason for this issue?
A) The user must open the command-line interface using Run as administrator.
B) The user needs to sign out and sign back in as an administrator.
C) The computer has a failing hard disk drive.
D) The user is mistyping the command at the command line.

Question

A user is following the instructions of a help desk technician and is attempting to launch System File Checker from the command-line interface. Each time the user types sfc /scannow and presses Enter, the utility fails to run, and an error appears stating the command must be run using an elevated command prompt.  
Which of the following best describes the reason for this issue?
A) The user must open the command-line interface using Run as administrator.
B) The user needs to sign out and sign back in as an administrator.
C) The computer has a failing hard disk drive.
D) The user is mistyping the command at the command line.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The System File Checker (sfc) utility requires administrative privileges to run, so the user must open the command-line interface using "Run as administrator" to execute the command successfully.

A User Is Following the Instructions of a Help Desk