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Which hypervisor requires a host OS to run and is not allowed to directly access the hosts hardware and resources?

The correct answer is D. type 2. A Type 2 hypervisor requires a host operating system to function and cannot directly access the host's hardware and resources, instead relying on the host OS for resource management.

Submitted by andreas_gr· Mar 6, 2026Virtualization

Question

Which hypervisor requires a host OS to run and is not allowed to directly access the hosts hardware and resources?

Options

  • Anative
  • Bbare metal
  • Ctype 1
  • Dtype 2

How the community answered

(50 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    92% (46)

Why each option

A Type 2 hypervisor requires a host operating system to function and cannot directly access the host's hardware and resources, instead relying on the host OS for resource management.

Anative

Native hypervisors are synonymous with bare-metal and Type 1 hypervisors, which run directly on the host hardware without requiring a host OS.

Bbare metal

Bare metal hypervisors are synonymous with native and Type 1 hypervisors, which run directly on the host hardware, allowing them direct access to resources.

Ctype 1

Type 1 hypervisors run directly on the host hardware, allowing them direct and efficient access to resources and eliminating the need for a separate host operating system.

Dtype 2Correct

Type 2 hypervisors, also known as hosted hypervisors, are software applications installed on a host operating system. They interact with the hardware and resources through the host OS, meaning they do not have direct access to the underlying hardware.

Concept tested: Hypervisor types (Type 1 vs. Type 2)

Source: https://www.vmware.com/topics/glossary/content/hypervisor.html

Topics

#type 2 hypervisor#host OS#hypervisor types#virtualization

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