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What is the main reason virtualization is used in the cloud? Response:

The correct answer is C. With VMs, the cloud provider does not have to deploy an entire hardware device for every new. The primary reason cloud providers utilize virtualization is to achieve resource multiplexing, allowing multiple virtual machines from different customers to share the same underlying physical hardware efficiently.

Submitted by akirajp· Apr 18, 2026Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design

Question

What is the main reason virtualization is used in the cloud? Response:

Options

  • AVMs are easier to administer
  • BIf a VM is infected with malware, it can be easily replaced
  • CWith VMs, the cloud provider does not have to deploy an entire hardware device for every new
  • DVMs are easier to operate than actual devices

How the community answered

(48 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    90% (43)
  • D
    6% (3)

Why each option

The primary reason cloud providers utilize virtualization is to achieve resource multiplexing, allowing multiple virtual machines from different customers to share the same underlying physical hardware efficiently.

AVMs are easier to administer

While VM management tools exist, administering many VMs can be complex, and this isn't the main reason for cloud providers to use virtualization.

BIf a VM is infected with malware, it can be easily replaced

Easy replacement of infected VMs is a benefit for disaster recovery and security, but not the main economic driver for cloud providers to adopt virtualization.

CWith VMs, the cloud provider does not have to deploy an entire hardware device for every newCorrect

Virtualization is fundamental to cloud computing because it enables cloud providers to run multiple isolated virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical host server. This allows for efficient utilization of expensive hardware resources, serving many customers simultaneously without deploying dedicated physical hardware for each, which drives the cost-effectiveness and scalability of cloud services.

DVMs are easier to operate than actual devices

Operating VMs can still be complex, requiring management of guest OS, applications, and virtualized hardware, making this statement debatable as the main reason.

Concept tested: Benefits of virtualization in cloud computing

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/overview

Topics

#Virtualization#Cloud Architecture#Resource Sharing#Cloud Computing Fundamentals

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