SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION MIDTERM EXAM MCQ (2024-25)

What is the primary function of a hypervisor in virtualization?

• To manage the physical hardware of a server

• To create and manage virtual machines

• To provide a graphical user interface for virtual machines

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of virtualization?

• Improved resource utilization
  

• Increased hardware costs
  

• Enhanced disaster recovery capabilities

What type of hypervisor runs directly on the hardware, without an underlying operating system?

• Type 1 hypervisor

• Type 2 hypervisor

• Virtual machine monitor

Which of the following is a popular virtualization platform known for its enterprise-grade solutions?

• VirtualBox

• VMware

• Xen

What is the main purpose of a boot manager in a multi-boot system?

• To install operating systems

• To manage the file system

• To allow users to choose which operating system to boot

Which of the following is a common file system used by both Windows and macOS?

• NTFS

• FAT32

• ext4

What is the primary function of a file system?

• To manage the physical storage devices

• To organize and store data on storage devices

• To provide a graphical user interface

Which of the following file systems is known for its robust security features and journaling capabilities?

• FAT32

• NTFS

• exFAT

What is the primary file system used by macOS versions prior to 2017?

• APFS

• HFS+

• ext4

. Which of the following is a widely used file system for Linux operating systems?

• NTFS

• exFAT

• ext4