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350-401 · Question #831
350-401 Question #831: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: Citrix XenServer. Citrix XenServer is classified as a Type 1 hypervisor, meaning it runs directly on the host hardware without an intervening operating system.
Submitted by layla.eg· Mar 6, 2026Virtualization
Question
Which entity is a Type 1 hypervisor?
Options
- AOracle VM VirtualBox
- BCitrix XenServer
- CVMware server
- DMicrosoft Virtual PC
Explanation
Citrix XenServer is classified as a Type 1 hypervisor, meaning it runs directly on the host hardware without an intervening operating system.
Common mistakes.
- A. Oracle VM VirtualBox is a Type 2 hypervisor, as it runs as an application on top of a conventional operating system.
- C. VMware Server (also known as GSX Server) was a Type 2 hypervisor; VMware's Type 1 hypervisor product is ESXi.
- D. Microsoft Virtual PC is a Type 2 hypervisor, running as an application on top of the Windows operating system; Microsoft's Type 1 hypervisor is Hyper-V.
Concept tested. Type 1 vs. Type 2 hypervisors
Reference. https://www.vmware.com/topics/glossary/content/hypervisor.html
Topics
#Type 1 hypervisor#Virtualization
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