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Which statement identifies the functionality of virtual machines?
The correct answer is B. The hypervisor can virtualize physical components including CPU, memory, and storage. This question identifies the fundamental role of a hypervisor in enabling virtual machines by abstracting physical hardware resources.
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- AVirtualized servers run most efficiently when they are physically connected to a switch that is
- BThe hypervisor can virtualize physical components including CPU, memory, and storage
- CEach hypervisor can support a single virtual machine and a single software switch
- DThe hypervisor communicates on Layer 3 without the need for additional resources
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(49 responses)- A2% (1)
- B90% (44)
- C6% (3)
- D2% (1)
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This question identifies the fundamental role of a hypervisor in enabling virtual machines by abstracting physical hardware resources.
Virtual server efficiency is primarily driven by hypervisor resource management and physical hardware capability, not solely by a specific physical switch connection.
A hypervisor is a software layer that runs on physical hardware and creates and manages virtual machines. It abstracts and virtualizes underlying physical components like CPU, memory, and storage, presenting them as virtual resources to guest operating systems within the VMs.
A hypervisor is designed to support multiple concurrent virtual machines and can manage multiple virtual switches for network connectivity.
While a hypervisor manages virtual network interfaces, its primary network functions involve Layer 2 virtual switching and integration with physical Layer 2/3 networks, not direct Layer 3 communication without additional resources.
Concept tested: Hypervisor virtualization of hardware resources
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/hyper-v-concepts
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