Dell EMC Associate – PowerEdge Server Specialist — Question 3

What is a key characteristic of a Type 2 hypervisor?

Answer options

• A. Runs directly on the host with direct access to the hardware
• B. Runs directly on the host without direct access to the hardware
• C. Runs on an operating system installed on the host with direct access to the hardware
• D. Runs on an operating system installed on the host without direct access to the hardware

Correct answer: D

Explanation

A Type 2 hypervisor runs on top of an existing operating system, which means it does not have direct access to the hardware. This distinguishes it from a Type 1 hypervisor, which runs directly on the hardware. Therefore, option D correctly describes a Type 2 hypervisor, while options A, B, and C do not accurately reflect its characteristics.