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Key Facts: CCE-V Exam

1Y0-402

Exam Code

Citrix

9

Architecture Layers

Citrix CCE-V Blueprint

$300

Exam Fee (USD)

Citrix 2026

CCP-V

Required Prerequisite

Citrix

Pearson VUE

Testing Provider

Citrix

Expert

Difficulty Tier

Citrix Certification Program

CCE-V (1Y0-402) is Citrix's expert-tier certification for CVAD architects. It assumes an active CCP-V and tests assessment, design, and advanced configuration across nine architecture areas: Methodology/Assessment, User Layer, Access Layer, Resource Layer (Images), Resource Layer (Apps/Personalization), Control Layer, Hardware/Compute Layer, HA/Multi-Site, and Disaster Recovery. The exam is scenario-heavy and emphasizes design rationale, not button-clicks.

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1During the Assess phase of the Citrix Consulting Methodology, which output is most directly used to drive Site capacity and image strategy decisions in the Design phase?
A.A signed statement of work
B.A user segmentation matrix grouping users by workload, location, and access requirements
C.An updated Active Directory schema
D.A list of monitor resolutions across the estate
Explanation: User segmentation is the central deliverable of the Assess phase. By grouping users by workload (task, knowledge, power), location, mobility, security, and personalization needs, the architect can decide how many image types and FlexCast models are required and size resources for each group during Design.
2An architect is documenting business drivers for a CVAD project. Which item is BEST classified as a business driver rather than a technical requirement?
A.Use Machine Creation Services for the Windows 11 image
B.Reduce branch office IT footprint to support an acquisition strategy
C.Enable HDX adaptive transport on the VDA
D.Configure two Cloud Connectors per Resource Location
Explanation: Business drivers describe outcomes the organization wants — such as enabling an acquisition strategy by reducing branch IT footprint. The other choices are technical implementation details that flow downstream from drivers and requirements.
3A consultant is in the Assess phase and discovers that the customer cannot provide reliable application usage data. Which approach is the MOST appropriate next step?
A.Skip application discovery and rely on user surveys only
B.Run an automated application discovery tool such as Citrix App Layering analysis or third-party inventory and combine results with user interviews
C.Move to the Design phase and revisit applications later
D.Recommend FSLogix without further analysis
Explanation: When existing data is insufficient, the architect should combine automated discovery (inventory tools) with user and stakeholder interviews so that the application catalog driving image and delivery decisions is based on evidence rather than assumption.
4In the Citrix Consulting Methodology, the Rollout phase is BEST characterized by which activity?
A.Migrating user groups in waves with feedback loops to refine the standard build
B.Selecting between MCS and PVS
C.Sizing the SQL Always On availability group
D.Producing the user segmentation matrix
Explanation: Rollout focuses on phased migration of user groups, gathering feedback after each wave so that the build can be tuned before the next group migrates. The other options are activities of earlier phases.
5Which assessment artifact is MOST useful when justifying the choice between single-session and multi-session OS VDAs for a user group?
A.A network bandwidth report
B.An application compatibility and isolation matrix combined with workload profile
C.A Cloud Connector placement diagram
D.A StoreFront subscription store schema
Explanation: Choosing single-session vs multi-session OS depends on application compatibility (isolation, kernel-mode drivers, single-instance apps), user workload, and personalization needs. An application compatibility/isolation matrix combined with the workload profile drives this decision.
6An architect must define success criteria for a CVAD pilot. Which combination of criteria is MOST aligned with the Citrix methodology?
A.Pilot covers only IT staff and is judged on uptime alone
B.Pilot represents each major user segment and is judged against measurable performance, adoption, and support metrics
C.Pilot uses only the smallest user group with no measurable criteria
D.Pilot is run in production and judged by incident counts only
Explanation: A representative pilot covers each major user segment and uses measurable, agreed-upon criteria covering performance, adoption, and supportability so that go/no-go decisions are objective.
7During requirements gathering, a customer states a hard requirement of "99.99% availability for published apps." What is the architect's BEST next action?
A.Accept it and design with multi-Site active/active without further questions
B.Quantify the requirement: define what counts as downtime, the measurement window, and which user groups are in scope before sizing redundancy
C.Ignore it because Citrix does not publish SLAs
D.Promise the requirement only for power users
Explanation: Availability requirements are routinely stated without context. The architect must quantify what is being measured, over which window, and for whom, so that the resulting redundancy and DR design is appropriate and affordable.
8A consultant inherits a project where the Assess phase produced no documented constraints. Which constraint type is MOST important to capture before completing Design?
A.Approved hypervisors, supported clouds, and existing identity providers
B.Preferred desktop wallpaper
C.Logo placement in StoreFront
D.User language preferences
Explanation: Constraints such as approved hypervisors, supported public clouds, identity provider standards, and security baselines drive nearly every Design decision and must be captured before Design completion.
9Which statement about Citrix risk assessment in the Assess phase is MOST accurate?
A.Risks are documented only after go-live
B.Risks should be identified, rated by likelihood and impact, and mitigated or accepted with stakeholder sign-off
C.Only technical risks are tracked
D.Risk registers are optional for Citrix projects
Explanation: The Citrix methodology treats risk as a first-class artifact: identified early, rated, and either mitigated through Design choices or formally accepted by stakeholders with sign-off.
10A customer wants the Design document to remain useful after the project. Which property is MOST important?
A.The document is short enough to fit on a single page
B.The document records decisions, alternatives considered, and rationale so future architects can re-evaluate
C.The document is encrypted and shared only with the consultant
D.The document only contains diagrams
Explanation: A durable Design document captures decisions and the rationale behind them, plus alternatives considered. This lets future teams understand intent and re-evaluate when constraints change.

About the CCE-V Exam

CCE-V is Citrix's top-tier expert credential for architects designing complex Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) environments. It validates the ability to apply Citrix Consulting Methodology to assess, design, and deploy enterprise CVAD solutions across on-prem and Citrix Cloud, including FSLogix, App Layering, FAS, HDX, multi-Site/multi-Zone resilience, and DR.

Questions

70 scored questions

Time Limit

Approximately 90-120 minutes

Passing Score

Scaled cut score set by Citrix (commonly cited around 62-70%)

Exam Fee

$300 USD (Citrix (delivered via Pearson VUE))

CCE-V Exam Content Outline

~10%

Methodology and Assessment

Citrix Consulting Methodology phases (Assess, Design, Deploy, Rollout), business drivers, requirements gathering, user segmentation, risk register, and pilot success criteria.

~10%

User Layer

Endpoint selection, Citrix Workspace app design, HDX policy templates, adaptive transport (EDT), USB and smart card pass-through, and Workspace Control.

~12%

Access Layer

StoreFront server groups, Citrix Gateway/ADC HA, Cloud Connector placement, Federated Authentication Service (FAS), SAML/MFA via Azure AD or Okta, and GSLB steering.

~12%

Resource Layer - Images

MCS vs PVS design trade-offs, master image strategy, App Layering, MSIX app attach, image update and rollback workflows, write cache placement.

~10%

Resource Layer - Apps and Personalization

FSLogix Profile Container vs Citrix Profile Management (UPM), folder redirection, Workspace Environment Management (WEM), App Protection, printing (Universal Print Driver, Universal Print Server).

~12%

Control Layer

Delivery Controllers, Site database with SQL Always On, Local Host Cache (LHC), Studio, Director (and Citrix Analytics for Performance), License Server, zones, delegated administration.

~14%

Hardware/Compute Layer

Hypervisor and cloud targets (vSphere, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, Citrix Hypervisor, Azure, AWS, GCP), VDA host sizing via Login VSI/Login Enterprise, storage IOPS, vGPU profiles, PVS network design.

~10%

High Availability and Multi-Site

Multi-Zone Sites, multi-Site active/active, GSLB, Cloud Connector HA, License Server clustering, Service Continuity for Citrix DaaS, replicated user data.

~10%

Disaster Recovery and Operations

DR strategies (hot/cold, hybrid Citrix DaaS), runbook testing, upgrade planning, security hardening (network segmentation, App Protection, Session Watermark), capacity re-baseline.

How to Pass the CCE-V Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Scaled cut score set by Citrix (commonly cited around 62-70%)
  • Exam length: 70 questions
  • Time limit: Approximately 90-120 minutes
  • Exam fee: $300 USD

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

CCE-V Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the Citrix Consulting Methodology phases (Assess, Design, Deploy, Rollout) and what each phase produces and consumes.
2Be able to defend MCS vs PVS, FSLogix vs UPM, and on-prem vs Citrix Cloud trade-offs with measurable design rationale.
3Memorize the layer model (User, Access, Resource, Control, Hardware) and Citrix's HA story for each component.
4Practice FSLogix and App Layering image-update and rollback workflows end to end.
5Walk through a full multi-Site active/active design including GSLB, Cloud Connector placement, and FSLogix replication.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Citrix CCE-V (1Y0-402) exam?

CCE-V is Citrix's expert-tier certification for architects who design Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) environments. The 1Y0-402 exam covers the Citrix Consulting Methodology and architecture across nine layers from User to Disaster Recovery.

What are the prerequisites for CCE-V?

You must hold an active CCP-V (Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization) credential before sitting for CCE-V. Citrix also strongly recommends multiple years of hands-on CVAD architecture and deployment experience.

How much does the CCE-V exam cost?

The CCE-V exam fee is approximately $300 USD via Pearson VUE; the price varies by country. Optional instructor-led training (CWS-322) is offered separately by Citrix authorized training partners and typically costs several thousand USD.

How is the CCE-V exam structured?

CCE-V is a proctored multiple-choice exam delivered through Pearson VUE. Recent forms have approximately 60-75 questions and a 90-120 minute time limit. Citrix sets a scaled passing score; community references commonly cite the cut score in the low to mid 60s percent.

How should I study for CCE-V?

Read the Citrix VDI Handbook and the current Citrix Reference Architectures, drill MCS vs PVS, FSLogix vs UPM, FAS, multi-Zone/multi-Site, and DR design. Practice with scenario questions and force yourself to write the design rationale for each answer rather than just selecting the option.

What is the difference between CCP-V and CCE-V?

CCP-V validates managing and supporting complex CVAD environments; CCE-V validates assessing and designing them. CCE-V is the architect/consultant credential and CCP-V is required before you can sit CCE-V.