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Citrix 1Y0-403 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Citrix |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Assessment, Design and Advanced Configurations |
| Exam Number: | 1Y0-403 |
| Related Certifications: | CCE-V (Citrix Certified Expert - Virtualization) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-Based Questions |
| Real Exam Qty: | 61 |
| Passing Score: | 51% |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Administered through Pearson VUE or authorized Citrix testing partners at testing centers or via online proctoring. |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: significant experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments and related technologies; prior Citrix certifications such as CCP-V may be beneficial. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.citrix.com/training-and-certifications.html |
Citrix 1Y0-403 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Resource Layer – Images | 11% | - Resource Layer - Imaging
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| Topic 2: Control Layer | 9% | - Control Layer Design
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| Topic 3: Resource Layer - Applications and Personalization | 9% | - Application Delivery
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| Topic 4: User Layer | 7.5% | - User Layer Design
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| Topic 5: Methodology and Assessment | 7.5% | - Assessment Methodologies
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| Topic 6: High Availability and Multiple Location Environments | 20% | - High Availability Strategies
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| Topic 7: Disaster Recovery | 6% | - Disaster Recovery Planning
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| Topic 8: Hardware/Compute Layer | 19% | - Compute Layer Planning
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| Topic 9: Access Layer | 11% | - Access Layer Configuration
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1Y0-403 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the 1Y0-403 exam lead to?
The 1Y0-403 exam is the official Citrix exam behind the CCE-V certification, validating the skills measured by the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Assessment, Design and Advanced Configurations credential. It sits at the Expert / Professional level of the Citrix certification program. It also connects to CCE-V (Citrix Certified Expert - Virtualization), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the 1Y0-403 exam, and how much time do I get?
The 1Y0-403 exam contains 61 questions to be completed within 120 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
Are there any prerequisites for the 1Y0-403 exam?
Recommended: significant experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments and related technologies; prior Citrix certifications such as CCP-V may be beneficial. Requirements can change when Citrix revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
Can I try the 1Y0-403 practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free 1Y0-403 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Citrix revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.
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What topics are covered in the 1Y0-403 exam?
The Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Assessment, Design and Advanced Configurations exam blueprint is organized into 9 domains. The first three are:
- Hardware/Compute Layer — 19% of the exam
- Resource Layer – Images — 11% of the exam
- Methodology and Assessment — 7.5% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 Assessment, Design and Advanced Configurations Sample Questions:
Question 1
Scenario: A Citrix Architect is designing a multi-data center Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environment that will use Citrix Provisioning (PVS) to manage Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA) machine images. Each data center will have a separate PVS farm. During design discussions, the architect created a diagram to depict the way in which vDisk files will be replicated among PVS farms, based on the available storage for the vDisk stores.
Click the Exhibit button to view the diagram.
Overall, the customer has identified 3 objectives for the image-replication process:
- Administrative time required to replicate images among farms must be
minimized.
- The process must be usable by storage administrators without PVS farm administrative permissions.
- Pre-existing infrastructure and processes should be used where possible.
Which method should the architect use to replicate vDisk files among data centers?
A. SAN replication
B. Manual copy
C. Scheduled RoboCopy commands
D. Microsoft Distributed File System Replication (DFSR) Namespaces
E. vDisk Replicator Utility
Question 2
Scenario: An infrastructure team has stated that the new Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops virtualization host will have the specifications shown in the exhibit.
Click the Exhibit button to view the specifications.
The design document calls for the VMs to have 2 CPUs and 4 GB RAM.
Approximately how many virtual desktops can be hosted an each physical server?
A. 240
B. 120
C. 190
D. 60
Question 3
Scenario: A Citrix Architect is using LDAP as single-factor authentication. The architect is migrating the environment to Citrix Cloud and wants to retain the same authentication procedure for XenApp and XenDesktop service in Citrix Cloud.
Which deployment strategy should the architect use for NetScaler and StoreFront to ensure that the solution reduces management overhead without incurring additional costs?
A. Use Citrix Cloud NetScaler Gateway service and on-premises StoreFront.
B. Set up NetScaler with bring-your-own license (BYOL) and StoreFront in a public cloud.
C. Use Citrix Cloud NetScaler Gateway service and Citrix Cloud Workspace.
D. Set up a new NetScaler VPX instance and StoreFront on-premises.
Question 4
Scenario: During an assessment of a Citrix Infrastructure, a Citrix Architect finds that there are four active Sites. Each Site has one NetScaler SDX pair and two StoreFront servers in a server group to allow access for internal and external users. Users have to use different URLs when they access resources from different Sites. Single-factor authentication is used for both internal and external access. NetScaler appliances are placed in the DMZ with the appropriate firewall ports configured to allow Citrix traffic. Many of the internal users connect using corporate-owned laptops and some external users also connect using personal devices.
Management is planning to create one more Site and has asked the architect to perform scalability testing and advise how many NetScaler appliances are needed for the new Site.
What is the primary determining factor that the architect can use to help identify the appropriate NetScaler platform in this scenario?
A. SSL Throughput
B. ICA Proxy
C. Ethernet Ports
D. SSL VPN
Question 5
Scenario: A Citrix Architect needs to design a disaster recovery (DR) XenApp and XenDesktop Site that will be hosted in Citrix Cloud and Microsoft Azure. The DR Site is expected to support 2,000 Desktop OS Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA) machines.
The architect should include_________Cloud Connectors in the Azure resource location, each with a minimum of___________vCPUs and__________GB of RAM to avoid unnecessary over-provisioning of resources and follow Citrix leading practices. (Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.)
A. 1; 2; 4
B. 3; 2; 4
C. 3; 4; 8
D. 2; 4; 8
E. 2; 4; 4
F. 3; 4; 4
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: D | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: A | Question 5 Answer: E |
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