Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) — Question 856

Which entity is a Type 1 hypervisor?

Answer options

• A. Oracle VM VirtualBox
• B. Citrix XenServer
• C. VMware server
• D. Microsoft Virtual PC

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Citrix XenServer is classified as a Type 1 hypervisor because it runs directly on the hardware without a host operating system. In contrast, Oracle VM VirtualBox, VMware server, and Microsoft Virtual PC are Type 2 hypervisors, which operate on top of a host operating system.