CV0-002 · Question #153
A hypervisor that prevents vendor lock-in is:
The correct answer is C. an open source hypervisor.. An open source hypervisor helps prevent vendor lock-in because its source code is publicly available, allowing for greater flexibility, community support, and the ability to choose from multiple vendors for support or to self-manage.
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A hypervisor that prevents vendor lock-in is:
Options
- Aa proprietary hypervisor.
- Ban integrated hypervisor.
- Can open source hypervisor.
- Da framework hypervisor.
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(28 responses)- A4% (1)
- C89% (25)
- D7% (2)
Why each option
An open source hypervisor helps prevent vendor lock-in because its source code is publicly available, allowing for greater flexibility, community support, and the ability to choose from multiple vendors for support or to self-manage.
A proprietary hypervisor is owned by a specific company and typically comes with licensing restrictions and a reliance on that sole vendor for support and updates, which directly leads to vendor lock-in.
An integrated hypervisor is not a standard hypervisor classification in the context of vendor lock-in; integration might even increase dependence on the integrated system's vendor.
Open source hypervisors, such as KVM or Xen, have publicly available source code that can be inspected, modified, and redistributed, which enables users to avoid dependence on a single vendor for support, features, or upgrades, thus preventing vendor lock-in.
A framework hypervisor is not a recognized or standard industry term for classifying hypervisors based on vendor lock-in.
Concept tested: Open source software benefits, vendor lock-in
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