Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) — Question 597

What is a characteristic of a Type 2 hypervisor?

Answer options

• A. It is completely independent of the operating system.
• B. It is installed on an operating system and supports other operating systems.
• C. It eliminates the need for an underlying operating system.
• D. Its main task is to manage hardware resources between different operating systems.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because a Type 2 hypervisor runs on top of a host operating system and allows multiple guest operating systems to be installed and run simultaneously. Option A is incorrect as it describes a Type 1 hypervisor, while option C also pertains to Type 1 hypervisors. Option D, while related, does not accurately define the installation context of a Type 2 hypervisor.