By default, what is the printing behavior when no printing policy is configured?

Question

Options

• ADirect connections to print servers are prohibited.
• BAll client printers are auto-created.
• CThe generic universal printer is automatically created.
• DThe Universal Print Server is enabled.

• B
  95% (36)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

When no printing policy is configured in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (or similar VDI environments), the platform defaults to the most permissive behavior: all printers attached to the client device are automatically created within the virtual session, so users immediately have access to their local printers without any admin intervention.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A is incorrect because prohibiting direct print server connections is a restrictive policy action - restrictions require explicit configuration, not the absence of it.
• C is incorrect because the generic Universal Printer only auto-creates when a specific policy enables it; it is not a default behavior.
• D is incorrect because the Universal Print Server requires separate installation and policy enablement - it is never on by default.

Memory tip: Think "no policy = no restrictions = everything comes through." Without a policy gatekeeping printers, the default is maximum compatibility, meaning all client printers auto-create. If you see options involving enabling or blocking specific features, those always require explicit policy action.

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