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Stopping autostarting programs from loading is the best option here. Most store-bought, preconfigured PCs come with many unnecessary programs. Rick should type MSCONFIG at the Start menu to run the System Configuration utility and stop them from autostarting.

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Updating the antivirus signature is most definitely a good thing to do, but probably wouldn't have much effect on startup speed.

Because the system is new, it's very unlikely that the hard drive is fragmented.

A damaged or failing drive would cause all sorts of problems, not just startup slowness, so CHKDSK or Error Checking probably wouldn’t' be the right tool here.

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Of the choices, only the Guest account would enable Mario to lock the machine so securely.

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The Administrator account has full control over the machine. Not a good choice for a kiosk!

A Power User account has almost as much power as an Administrator. Mario would have trouble locking down the kiosk.

A Remote Desktop User account would allow a user to sign in to the system from a different computer, not from the kiosk at the convention.

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Enterprise licensing typically allows unlimited use of a program in an organization. It also can make installation on a large number of systems easier for network administration.

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Personal licenses are designed for an individual. Some allow for two installations but are not designed for a corporate environment.

Single-seat licenses are registered and installed on one computer.

Open-source licenses allow for software to be freely used modified and shared.

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Even though the wireless network is surely the route used, there's no reason to only use wired networks when proper security is all that is needed.

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The other answers are reasonable responses to securing the system. However, the question asks for the LEAST NECESSARY.

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The Administrative Tools applet contains many useful tools that can be added to the MMC as Snap-ins.

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There is not an MMC applet.

The system and network applets in the Control Panel don't contain MMC Snap-ins.

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Implementing a BIOS User Password is the only realistic answer here.

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The BIOS Supervisor password only stops access to the CMOS setup utility.

The Windows Administrator password would only prevent access to the administrator account and administrator-only utilities and functions in Windows.

A biometric retinal scanner is not a bad idea, but not very practical, either.

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A cable lock will stymie all but the most dedicated thieves.

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CCTV doesn't prevent theft but makes it easier to find the thieves.

Badge readers and retina scanners won't stop someone from picking up your laptop and walking off with it.

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Changing the default password will prevent others from getting into your router and messing around. Default passwords are well-documented and provide no security.

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You'll probably want to change your SSID, but change the router password first!

Changing radio power levels or DHCP settings does not affect security.

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Security badges and locked doors help prevent unauthorized people from accessing a secure area.

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Anti-virus software is used to clear viruses off of a computer but does nothing to physically secure an area.

Encryption makes data unreadable to unauthorized people.

Packet access to individual computers or network nodes is controlled by firewalls.

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Of the choices given, only Start | Control Panel Administrative Tools | Event Viewer will successfully open the Event Viewer.

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The other paths are incorrect.