CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U51) — Question 10

Which of the following alternative technologies allows a computer to run multiple operating systems without partitioning the hard drive?

Answer options

• A. Web applications
• B. Dual boot
• C. Telepresence
• D. Virtualization

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Virtualization, as it allows multiple operating systems to run concurrently on a single machine without the need for partitioning the hard drive. Option B, Dual boot, requires partitioning to install multiple operating systems, while options A and C, Web applications and Telepresence, do not pertain to running multiple OS environments.