Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) — Question 164

While a virtual machine is a full abstraction of an operating system, a container is a constrained place to run segregated processes while still using the kernel and other OS capabilities.

Answer options

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is True because it accurately reflects the nature of virtual machines and containers. Virtual machines create a full abstraction, while containers share the host OS kernel, allowing for more efficient resource use but with less isolation.