CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 944

Which component controls and distributes physical resources for each virtual machine?

Answer options

• A. hypervisor
• B. OS
• C. CPU
• D. physical enclosure

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The hypervisor is responsible for managing and distributing physical resources such as CPU, memory, and storage to each virtual machine. The OS operates within the VM but does not control the distribution of resources. The CPU is a component of the physical hardware, while the physical enclosure refers to the physical case that houses the hardware, neither of which manage resources directly.