1Y0-204 User Experience Practice Question
A Citrix administrator is configuring a policy to control how local drives are mapped inside a user's virtual desktop session. The security team requires that users can only read files from their local C: drive but cannot modify or delete any files on it. Which Citrix policy setting should the administrator configure?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse 'Read-only' with 'No access' or 'Ask user', assuming that any restriction prevents modifications while still allowing reads.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Client drive redirection with Read-only access
The security team requires read-only access to local drives, so the policy must enable redirection while restricting write and delete operations. Setting client drive redirection to Read-only achieves this by allowing users to view and copy files but not alter them. The other access levels either permit modifications, block all access, or rely on user choice, none of which meet the requirement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Client drive redirection with Ask user
Why it's wrong here
The Ask user setting prompts the user to choose the access level each time a drive is accessed. This does not enforce a consistent read-only policy and relies on user discretion, which is insecure and unpredictable. It does not guarantee that modifications are prevented, so it fails the security requirement.
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Client drive redirection with No access
Why it's wrong here
No access disables client drive redirection entirely, so users cannot see or access their local drives at all. This fails the requirement that users must be able to read files from their local C: drive. It is overly restrictive and does not meet the business need.
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Client drive redirection with Read-only access
Why this is correct
This policy enables client drive redirection and sets the access level to read-only, allowing users to view and copy files from local drives but preventing any write or delete operations. It directly satisfies the security requirement while still providing necessary read access to local files within the virtual desktop session.
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Client drive redirection with Full access
Why it's wrong here
Full access permits users to read, write, modify, and delete files on their local drives from within the session. This violates the security team's requirement that users must not be able to modify or delete files. It is too permissive for the stated scenario.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Citrix exam blueprint
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