CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 929

Which type of hypervisor operates without an underlying OS to host virtual machines?

Answer options

• A. Type 1
• B. Type 2
• C. Type 3
• D. Type 12

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Type 1 hypervisors, as they run directly on the hardware without requiring a host OS. Type 2 hypervisors depend on a host operating system to function, while Type 3 and Type 12 are not standard classifications of hypervisors.