Compute Virtualization Quiz

What is the foundation of cloud computing?

• Networking

• Virtualization

• Storage

• Security

What is the main objective of the chapter on Compute Virtualization?

• To discuss storage solutions

• To explain networking concepts

• To understand KVM technology

• To describe cloud computing

What is a Virtual Machine (VM)?

• Hardware that runs programs on a physical machine

• Software that runs programs without being tied to a physical machine

• Hardware that runs programs without being tied to a physical machine

• Software that runs programs tied to a physical machine

What does virtualization convert physical servers into?

• Physical folders or files

• Cloud folders or files

• Virtual folders or files

• Logical folders or files

What is the importance of virtualization in terms of resource utilization?

• Decreases resource utilization

• Optimizes resource utilization

• Increases resource utilization

• Does not impact resource utilization

When was VMware launched?

• 1999

• 2002

• 1972

• 1964

What is the role of a hypervisor in virtualization?

• Manages only the host OS

• Manages all resources and virtual environments

• Manages only the guest OS

• Manages only the hardware

What is the main advantage of Type 1 hypervisors over Type 2 hypervisors?

• Easy to implement

• Limited resource access

• High performance overheads

• Direct access to hardware resources

What is the purpose of partitioning in virtualization?

• Enhance resource migration

• Increase resource sharing

• Prevent resource overuse

• Improve resource isolation

What is the main advantage of paravirtualization over full virtualization?

• Better portability

• Higher performance

• Improved security

• Easier modification