Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) — Question 278

What is required for a virtual machine to run?

Answer options

• A. a Type 1 hypervisor and a host operating system
• B. a hypervisor and physical server hardware
• C. only a Type 1 hypervisor
• D. only a Type 2 hypervisor

Correct answer: B

Explanation

A virtual machine requires a hypervisor to manage resources and physical server hardware to provide the necessary computing power. While Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors are important, they cannot function without the underlying physical hardware, making option B the correct choice. Options A, C, and D incorrectly suggest that a hypervisor alone or in combination with a host OS is sufficient.