1Y0-204 App and Desktop Image Management Practice Question
Exhibit
CLI Output: [Get-BrokerCatalog] -Name 'Finance_Pool' -Property 'ProvisioningType' | Format-List; Output: ProvisioningType : Pvs
Refer to the exhibit. An administrator is trying to run the 'Update-MachineCatalog' command to update a machine catalog. The command fails. Based on the output, what is the problem?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates mistakenly try to use MCS PowerShell cmdlets like Update-MachineCatalog on PVS-managed catalogs, assuming all catalog types share identical management commands.
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
✓
The command is not applicable to PVS-provisioned catalogs.
The 'Update-MachineCatalog' cmdlet is specific to MCS catalogs. Since the catalog is provisioned via PVS, the command is invalid for this object type. PVS catalogs must be updated by modifying the vDisk assigned to the device collection, not by using catalog update commands. This distinction is vital for automation scripts and general administration, as using the wrong command for the wrong provisioning technology will always result in failure.
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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The catalog is in maintenance mode.
Why it's wrong here
Maintenance mode prevents new connections but does not block administrative commands or catalog updates. While it's a common status to check, it would not cause an 'Update-MachineCatalog' command to fail based specifically on the provisioning type shown in the exhibit.
- ✓
The command is not applicable to PVS-provisioned catalogs.
Why this is correct
Update-MachineCatalog is designed for MCS-managed catalogs where the image is stored in a snapshot on the hypervisor. PVS manages images via vDisk files; therefore, this specific command cannot be used to trigger updates for a catalog that is provisioned through the PVS architecture.
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The Delivery Controller lacks permissions to the PVS server.
Why it's wrong here
Permissions issues would typically manifest as 'Access Denied' errors rather than an error indicating the command is mismatched to the catalog type. The exhibit clearly indicates that the provisioning type is the primary conflict, as the cmdlet is fundamentally designed for MCS.
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The PVS target devices are currently powered on.
Why it's wrong here
PVS allows for vDisk updates to be staged and applied during the next reboot. Even if targets are powered on, the command would not fail simply due to their power state; it would fail because the command itself is not intended for PVS-based infrastructure.
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