Exam Name: Citrix XenDesktop 2.0 Enterprise Edition: Administration
Exam Type: Citrix
Exam Code: 1Y0-A03 Total Questions: 60
Question: 1
What is the role of the XenDesktop Setup Wizard?
A. To install XenDesktop on a server
B. To create provisioned virtual desktops
C. To organize virtual machines into groups
D. To add Microsoft Active Directory OUs for the Desktop Delivery Controller
Answer: B
Question: 2
An administrator should configure desktops as assigned when __________. (Choose the phrase
that correctly completes the sentence.)
A. XenApp will be used to deliver applications
B. Users will be installing their own applications
C. The administrator needs to apply specific access policies to a few users
D. Roaming profiles are used to allow end users to personalize their desktops
Answer: B
Question: 3
An administrator is planning a XenDesktop implementation and needs to take into consideration
how much storage will be necessary for the implementation.Which two XenDesktop configuration
options could the administrator implement to reduce storage usage? (Choose two.)
A. Stream applications through XenApp
B. Host the virtual desktops through XenServer
C. Provision standard images through Provisioning Server
D. Configure Microsoft Active Directory with roaming profiles for all users
Answer: A, C
Question: 4
What are two roles of a DHCP server in a XenDesktop environment? (Choose two.)
A. Route PXE boot to the Provisioning Server vDisks
B. Make DHCP reservations for XenDesktop components
C. Assign IP addresses to new virtual desktops dynamically
D. Apply static IP addresses to virtual desktops as they are created
E. Replicate DCHP boot options from the Provisioning Server to the XenServer
Answer: A, C
Question: 5
Scenario: An administrator must determine the shared storage necessary for the virtual desktops
in a XenDesktop implementation. The XenDesktop environment will include Provisioning Server,
XenApp and XenServer. The administrator will be using XenDesktop to provision virtual desktops
to office workers on desktop appliances. Which two requirements should the administrator
consider to determine the shared storage necessary for the virtual desktops? (Choose two.)
A. Size of the XenApp farm
B. Location of caching for Provisioning Server
C. Number of standard images and private images
D. The number of Desktop Delivery Controllers in the farm
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Exam Name: Citrix XenDesktop 2.0 Enterprise Edition: Administration
Exam Type: Citrix
Exam Code: 1Y0-A03 Total Questions: 60
Answer: B, C
Question: 6
On which component must an administrator run the Active Directory Configuration Wizard for a
XenDesktop implementation?
A. XenServer
B. Domain Controller
C. Provisioning Server
D. Desktop Delivery Controller
Answer: D
Question: 7
Which four XenDesktop 2.0 Enterprise Edition components make use of the standard Citrix
licensing infrastructure? (Choose four).
A. XenApp
B. XenServer
C. WANScaler
D. Desktop Delivery Controller
E. Provisioning Server for Desktops
F. Access Gateway Standard Edition
Answer: A, D, E, F
Question: 8
An administrator is implementing a XenDesktop environment that requires resource pools. When
creating the resource pools, the administrator should make sure that __________ and
__________. (Choose two phrases that correctly complete the sentence.)
A. The NICs across all members connect to the same networks
B. The NICs used for the servers in the resource pool are from the same vendor
C. The NICs used for the servers in the resource pool are in the same order on each system
D. The virtual machines hosted by the servers in the resource pool need the same number of
NICs
Answer: A, C
Question: 9
Scenario: An administrator is about to install XenDesktop 2.0 Enterprise Edition for a large
environment with thousands of users. The administrator plans to install the Desktop Delivery
Controller and the components necessary to allow it to run correctly.According to best practices,
what must the administrator install prior to installing the Desktop Delivery Controller in this
environment?
A. Web server
B. Desktop Receiver
C. Microsoft SQL server
D. Virtual Desktop Agent
Answer: C
Question: 10
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Exam Name: Citrix XenDesktop 2.0 Enterprise Edition: Administration
Exam Type: Citrix
Exam Code: 1Y0-A03 Total Questions: 60
Scenario: An administrator is implementing a XenDesktop environment that will use XenApp to
stream the applications, Provisioning Server to stream the operating system and XenServer to
host the virtual machines. The administrator has completed the installation of the components
including the vDisks and is now beginning the creation of the virtual machines.Which template
should the administrator create in this scenario?
A. A template with two NICs
B. A local fixed disk template
C. A template without a hard drive
D. A TFTP chained bootstrap disk template
Answer: C
Question: 11
In a XenDesktop environment, in which two instances would an administrator need to use
resource pools with multiple servers? (Choose two.)
A. The virtual machines in the environment will be hosted on XenServer.
B. The company requires that all components are implemented with high availability.
C. The virtual desktops in the environment will be provisioned through Provisioning Server.
D. The administrator plans to use XenMotion when managing and moving virtual machines.
Answer: B, D
Question: 12
Scenario: An administrator implemented XenDesktop 2.0 Enterprise Edition. The administrator is
using XenMotion, standard image vDisks, XenApp and NAS storage. Which two purposes does
the storage component serve in this XenDesktop environment? (Choose two.)
A. Provides high availability for virtual machine access
B. Allows for the installation of the Desktop Delivery Controller
C. Provides a shared IMA store between XenApp and XenDesktop
D. Allows for rapid provisioning of vDisks in the XenDesktop environment
Answer: A, D
Question: 13
An administrator is configuring a XenDesktop environment to include Provisioning Server and
XenServer.When configuring the XenDesktop environment with Provisioning Server and
XenServer, which DCHP option should the administrator select in order for the server to identify
the IP address of the TFTP service?
A. 60
B. 66
C. 67
D. 68
Answer: B
Question: 14
In which three ways can the Desktop Receiver be installed on endpoint devices for a XenDesktop
environment? (Choose three.)
A. Deploy the client from the Desktop Delivery Controller
B. Deploy the client using enterprise software distribution technology
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Exam Name: Citrix XenDesktop 2.0 Enterprise Edition: Administration
Exam Type: Citrix
Exam Code: 1Y0-A03 Total Questions: 60
C. Run the Desktop Delivery Controller installation CD and accept the defaults
D. Connect to the XenDesktop Web Interface site to download the client automatically
E. Select "Install Clients" from the Optional Components section in the installation wizard
Answer: B, D, E
Question: 15
Scenario: An administrator is setting up a XenDesktop environment with Provisioning Server,
XenServer and XenApp. The administrator is currently creating the virtual desktops that will be
delivered to users. The desktops will either have a Microsoft XP or Vista operating system. How
should the administrator create the operating systems in this environment?
A. Publish a desktop for each type of operating system in XenApp
B. Use a full template for each type of operating system in XenServer
C. Use a basic template for each type of operating system in XenServer
D. Use a custom template for each type of operating system in XenServer
E. Create a vDisk for each type of operating system in Provisioning Server
Answer: E
Question: 16
Scenario: An administrator is configuring a XenDesktop environment to work with Microsoft Active
Directory. This XenDesktop environment includes Provisioning Server and XenServer.Which
three actions should the administrator take to ensure that Active Directory manages passwords in
this environment according to best practices? (Choose three.)
A. Configure automatic password support in the Desktop Delivery Controller
B. Configure machine account password management in the XenServer host
C. Enable automatic password support in the Server Properties of Provisioning Server
D. Disable Active Directory automatic password renegotiation on the domain controller
E. Enable machine account password management in the vDisk Properties of Provisioning Server
Answer: C, D, E
Question: 17
Once an administrator has created and imaged a virtual machine for a XenDesktop environment
that includes Provisioning Server, which two steps must the administrator take to finalize the
virtual desktop for users to access? (Choose two.)
A. Add the virtual desktop to the desktop group
B. Configure the virtual machine to "Network Boot First"
C. Join the virtual desktop to a XenServer Resource pool
D. Add the virtual machine to the Provisioning Server database
Answer: A, B
Question: 18
On which component should an administrator install the Virtual Desktop Agent for a XenDesktop
environment that includes Provisioning Server and XenServer?
A. Target device
B. Virtual machine
C. Provisioning Server
D. Desktop Delivery Controller
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Exam Name: Citrix XenDesktop 2.0 Enterprise Edition: Administration
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Exam Code: 1Y0-A03 Total Questions: 60
Answer: B
Question: 19
An administrator is using the Provisioning Server Image Builder to build target devices in a
XenDesktop environment. What minimum information must the administrator input for the Image
Builder to work in this environment?
A. The optimization options
B. The drive letter assigned to the vDisk
C. The IP address for the Desktop Delivery Controller
D. The Microsoft Active Directory Domain for the XenDesktop environment
Answer: B
Question: 20
An administrator has been tasked with adding additional target devices to a Provisioning Server
database for a XenDesktop environment using BIOS prompts. How should the administrator add
the target devices to the database for this environment?
A. Set the Provisioning Server Properties to add new target devices automatically using BIOS
prompts
B. Create a target device template which prompts for computer name and description in the
XenCenter console
C. Configure the Provisioning Server to detect new target devices with BIOS prompts using the
Management API
D. Set the Target Device Properties to add new target devices using a template that includes
prompts for computer name and description
Answer: A
Question: 21
Scenario: An administrator is converting a XenDesktop pilot environment into a production
environment. The administrator needs to add many additional virtual desktops. Because of the
quantity of devices, the administrator does not want to add the new virtual desktops to the
Provisioning Server database manually.In which two ways can the administrator have these
virtual desktops added automatically? (Choose two.)
A. Running the XenDesktop Setup Wizard
B. Creating the virtual desktops using BIOS prompts
C. Running the Presentation Server Configuration Wizard
D. Creating the virtual desktops using a target device template
Answer: A, D
Question: 22
Scenario: An administrator recently edited several properties in a desktop group. Some of the
changes the administrator made include:'
1. changing the desktop group name
2. modifying the idle pool settings
3. changing the logoff behavior
4. allowing all connections without the need for Access Gateway Standard Edition.
Before editing the desktop group, the administrator also set up a policy to disable USB drive
mapping for the desktop group. However, when the administrator tests the policy by logging into a
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Exam Name: Citrix XenDesktop 2.0 Enterprise Edition: Administration
Exam Type: Citrix
Exam Code: 1Y0-A03 Total Questions: 60
virtual desktop as a user, USB drive mapping is still allowed. How can the administrator configure
the environment to work properly for the desktop group?
A. Configure the policy so that all drives are disabled
B. Edit the policy to log off all users and reboot their virtual desktops
C. Edit the desktop group name in the policy to match the new desktop group name
D. Configure the farm to disallow connections through Access Gateway Standard Edition
Answer: C
Question: 23
Which two methods can an administrator use to enable users to save personal information on a
provisioned virtual desktop within a XenDesktop environment using only standard image vDisks?
(Choose two.)
A. Use a profile management tool
B. Configure on-demand assignment
C. Configure Roaming Profiles by GPOs
D. Use Provisioning Server to cache on client
Answer: A, C
Question: 24
An administrator receives several notices from users in a pooled desktop group that their startup
time is taking longer than expected when they log on to their virtual desktops. How can the
administrator reduce the amount of time users wait for their desktops to startup?
A. Increase the idle desktop pool count.
B. Change the desktop group to pre-assigned.
C. Edit the logoff behavior to suspend the virtual machine.
D. Run dedicated blade PCs for the users in the desktop group.
Answer: A
Question: 25
How can an administrator reduce server resource usage on the hosting infrastructure while
allowing for assigned desktops in a XenDesktop environment?
A. Use a standard image mode vDisk.
B. Delete the virtual desktops after shutdown.
C. Compress the virtual machines after the users log off.
D. Configure the desktop group so that virtual machines are shut down after a user logs off.
Answer: D
Question: 26
Scenario: An administrator needs to improve the performance of graphic-intensive applications
for users on lower bandwidth connections. However, the administrator must ensure that the
displayed images maintain high quality. The administrator decides to enable image acceleration
using lossy compression. Which two additional steps must the administrator take to improve the
performance of the application and maintain image quality? (Choose two.)
A. Enable ultra-high compression
B. Enable heavyweight compression
C. Set the compression level to medium
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Exam Name: Citrix XenDesktop 2.0 Enterprise Edition: Administration
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D. Restrict compression to connections under 512Kb/sec
Answer: B, C
Question: 27
Scenario: An administrator wants to set up a desktop group for virtual desktops whose power
state will not be managed by the controller. This desktop group will consist of blade PCs that will
be configured as virtual desktops in a data center. How should the administrator configure the
desktop group in order to allow for unmanaged control of the virtual desktops?
A. Enable "Pooled" desktops
B. Assign specific desktops to each user within the group
C. Select "None" as the hosting infrastructure for the desktop group
D. Allow only connections made through Access Gateway Standard Edition
Answer: C
Question: 28
Scenario: An administrator has created a desktop group and selected "None" as the hosting
infrastructure. However, the administrator soon realizes that the desktop group users constantly
need him to start up their desktops.How can the administrator prevent this problem from
occurring?
A. Disable RDP connections from within the desktop.
B. Modify the desktop group properties to reconnect the desktop.
C. Enable the "Remove and prevent access to the Shut Down command" policy.
D. Create a registry key that prevents a session from logging off a disconnected session.
Answer: C
Question: 29
Scenario: An administrator has created a policy named "DG01" for a desktop group and applied it
to all users. The policy has disabled all audio to client devices, drive mappings, SpeedScreen and
desktop wallpapers. However, due to different needs within the desktop group, the administrator
has also created separate policies to account for those needs. The administrator has created
three additional policies:
"ADS01" for users that need audio, drive mappings and SpeedScreen.
"ADW01" for users that need audio and desktop wallpapers.
"DM01" for users that need to have desktop wallpapers disabled.
How must the administrator prioritize the policies in order to satisfy user needs?
Place the policies in the proper order to meet the needs of the scenario described in this
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Exam Name: Citrix XenDesktop 2.0 Enterprise Edition: Administration
Exam Type: Citrix
Exam Code: 1Y0-A03 Total Questions: 60
Answer:
Question: 30
Scenario: An administrator needs to create a new virtual desktop group specifically for a user who
has different needs than other users in the environment. In addition, the user will need to access
multiple desktops within the endpoint device. The administrator should create the virtual desktop
as a _________ desktop and enable __________ mode. (Choose the correct set of options to
complete the sentence.)
A. Pooled; Window-view
B. Pooled; Full-screen-only
C. Pre-assigned; Window-view
D. Pre-assigned; Full-screen-only
Answer: C
Question: 31
Which setting must an administrator select for a desktop group to restrict user connections to a
XenDesktop environment using Access Gateway Standard Edition policies?
A. Security
B. Access Control
C. Logon Information
D. Connection Access Controls
Answer: B
Question: 32
Scenario: An administrator created a new desktop group for a small Human Resources team
consisting of ten employees. The administrator selected "Pooled" as the assignment method
because users will move between endpoint devices. However, the administrator now wants to
allow users to log on to the desktops without having to wait for the virtual desktops to start up
each time. Which modification should the administrator make to ensure that users log on to virtual
desktops that are already on?
A. Increase the number of virtual desktops in the pool.
B. Increase the idle pool settings to account for each user.
C. Set the logoff behavior to "Reboot virtual desktop" when the user logs off.
D. Set the idle pool setting to "0" to prevent the virtual desktop from shutting down.
Answer: B
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