350-401 Question #1204: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

How does a Type 2 hypervisor function?

Options

• AIt runs on a virtual server and includes its own operating system.
• BIt runs directly on a physical server and includes its own operating system.
• CIt is installed as an application on an already installed operating system.
• DIt enables other operating systems to run on it.

Explanation

A Type 2 hypervisor operates as an application installed on a host operating system, which then manages virtual machines.

Common mistakes.

• A. Running on a virtual server is not the characteristic of a Type 2 hypervisor's base operation; it runs on a physical host OS.
• B. This describes a Type 1 (bare-metal) hypervisor, which runs directly on the physical hardware without an intervening host operating system.
• D. While a Type 2 hypervisor does enable other operating systems to run on it (as guests), this choice describes a function of any hypervisor and doesn't specifically distinguish the manner in which a Type 2 hypervisor operates.

Concept tested. Type 2 hypervisor function

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/hyper-v-concepts/hyper-v-architecture

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