CWS- 314 : Citrix App Layering and WEM Administration Quiz Questions and Answers

What is the default auto-launch behavior for published applications and desktops within a XenApp and XenDesktop environment?

Answer :
  • If a single desktop is published to the user, it will launch automatically.

Explanation :

This is a default propert in citrix virtual apps and desktop that if only single desktop is published to user then it will auto launch while launching any other published application. It can be disabled using Storefront web.config file located at c:\inetpub\wwwroot\citrix\store\storename

which Aaction must a ctrix adminitrator take to use Hyper-V and the SCVMM within a resource location ?

Answer :
  • Install SCVMM console on cloud connector

Explanation :

Because any Hypervisor being used is a part of resourcelocation and not of citrix cloud, hence installing SCVMM console on cloud connector improves the performance for commands triggered from delivery controller in citrix cloud via HCL service in cloud connector.

Which type of Licensing method is being used in citrix virtual apps and desktop service ?

Answer :
  • subscription License

Explanation :

Because in citrix virtual apps and desktop serviceLicensing is controlled by citrix and uses only Subscription license. Other licensing methods are only for On-prem deplyments. When using citrix cloud only Subscription (per user basis) license is used

What is a prerequisite to maintain service availability during automatic cloud connector updates ?

Answer :
  • There must be at-least two cloud connectors in a cloud resource location

Explanation :

Two cloud connectors are must in a resource location as citrix updates cloud connectors one-by-one and during up-date process the cloud connector is not operational, so for HA and to avoid downtime, two cloud connectors are recommended by citrix.

How does Fast Logoff in a Workspace Environment Management (WEM) infrastructure optimize the logoff experience for users?

Answer :
  • Allows processes to continue running in the background while user sessions appear to log off quickly

Explanation :

When applied fast logoff, it has a feature of closing the session at user's end but clears the session from server end only after copying the session data in user's profile.

Which tool should a Citrix Administrator use to monitor the overall daily performance of a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site?

Answer :
  • Citrix Director

Explanation :

Citrix Studio is a single console used or both reasons - for managing Site and also to monitor overall daily performance of a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Site

Which account is used by FlexCast Management Architecture (FMA) services to access the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops SQL databases?

Answer :
  • Network Service account

Explanation :

All FMA services use network service accounts, as network service accounts do not expire and nor they lock out like any individual administrator account.