CY1U7 - Virtualization

Many hypervisors require special CPU features.

• True
• False

Since virtual machines are run using software, an entire instance of a virtual machine can be easily exported, copied, or transferred to multiple computers.

• True
• False

Because VMs are completely isolated from the host machine, many users use VMs to test risky software downloaded from the Internet, or when developing code that could cause harm to their host machine.

• True
• False

When we use a computer normally, we are usually using 100% of the RAM, storage, or processor power at all times.

• True
• False

Rapid elasticity is a term that refers to cloud capabilities that can be made, deployed, and taken down quickly and effectively.

• True
• False

On-demand computing allows customers to purchase internet services whenever needed and as needed.

• True
• False

Many hypervisors require special CPU features.

• True
• False

Virtual machines allow you to

• Run your standard installed operating system fully incognito
• Run an operating system that behaves and acts like a separate computer
• Increase processing speed and capacity
• Play virtual reality games and interact socially without being traced

Match the following terms with their definitions.

• Managing multiple virtual machines on a single physical machine.

• Hyper visoring

• The main circuit board of a computer.

• Motherboarding

• Creating a virtual version of something, such as an operating system, a server, a storage device, or network resources.

• Sandboxing

• Running software or programs separate from critical system files and apps.

• Virtualization

Virtualization is the process of using (a)   to divide up existing hardware resources in order to create an extra layer (known as an abstraction layer) on top of an existing computer.

• Hardware
• RAM
• Hypervisors
• Software