CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) — Question 118

Which of the following BEST describes overprovisioning in a virtual server environment?

Answer options

• A. Committing more virtual resources to virtual machines than there are physical resources present
• B. Installing more physical hardware than is necessary to run the virtual environment to allow for future expansion
• C. Allowing a virtual machine to utilize more resources than are allocated to it based on the server load
• D. Ensuring there are enough physical resources to sustain the complete virtual environment in the event of a host failure

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, accurately captures the concept of overprovisioning, which occurs when virtual machines are assigned more resources than the physical server can support. Option B describes a proactive approach to resource management, while C refers to resource usage exceeding allocation, not overprovisioning. Option D focuses on ensuring resource availability during host failures, which is unrelated to overprovisioning.