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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Implement a solution that allows employees to…
A company wants to implement a solution that allows employees to access internal applications from home without installing software on their personal devices. Which technology should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse VPN with VDI: candidates often think a VPN alone provides application access, but VPN only grants network-level connectivity and still requires local software or RDP clients to run the actual applications.
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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Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
VDI provides hosted virtual desktops that users can access from any device, including personal ones, without installing software locally. The applications run on the server, and only screen updates are sent to the client, meeting the requirement of no software installation on personal devices.
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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Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
Why it's wrong here
RDS requires a Remote Desktop client installed on the device.
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Thin client
Why it's wrong here
Thin client is a hardware device, not a solution for existing personal devices.
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Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Why it's wrong here
VPN provides secure network access but still requires software on the client.
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Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Why this is correct
VDI provides a full desktop experience accessible via a web browser without installing software.
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