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1Y0-204 · Question #181

Scenario: A Citrix Administrator has deployed machines using Machine Creation Services (MCS). A user logs on to a desktop from a random/non-persistent pool of Windows 11 desktops. During the…

The correct answer is B. Differencing. In an MCS random/non-persistent pool, all write operations, including application installs during a session, are captured on the VM's differencing disk. The base image remains unchanged, and any software installed this way is lost when the VM is recomposed or rebooted.

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Scenario: A Citrix Administrator has deployed machines using Machine Creation Services (MCS). A user logs on to a desktop from a random/non-persistent pool of Windows 11 desktops. During the session, the user installs Microsoft Office. To which disk is the Microsoft Office installation data written during the session?

Options

  • ATemporary
  • BDifferencing
  • CIdentity
  • DPersonal

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  • A
    11% (3)
  • B
    78% (21)
  • C
    7% (2)
  • D
    4% (1)

Explanation

In an MCS random/non-persistent pool, all write operations, including application installs during a session, are captured on the VM's differencing disk. The base image remains unchanged, and any software installed this way is lost when the VM is recomposed or rebooted.

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#MCS#differencing disk#pooled desktop#disk types

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