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CPA · Question 38 · Area I: Information Systems
What is the primary function of a 'Hypervisor' in a virtualized environment?
What is the primary function of a 'Hypervisor' in a virtualized environment?
Answer options:
A.
To encrypt data in transit.
B.
To create and run virtual machines (VMs) by abstracting hardware.
C.
To manage network traffic between subnets.
D.
To store large datasets.
How to approach this question
Recall the definition of virtualization software.
Full Answer
B.To create and run virtual machines (VMs) by abstracting hardware.✓ Correct
To create and run virtual machines (VMs) by abstracting hardware.
A hypervisor (or VMM) allows multiple operating systems to share a single hardware host.
Common mistakes
Confusing hypervisor with the OS itself.
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