Which component is specific to a Type 2 hypervisor?
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Correct answer: host OS.
Why this is the answer
A Type 2 hypervisor, also known as a hosted hypervisor, runs as an application on top of a conventional operating system (the host OS). This host OS is a distinguishing characteristic of Type 2 hypervisors. Host hardware and memory are fundamental components for both Type 1 (bare-metal) and Type 2 hypervisors, as well as for any computing system, so they are not specific to Type 2. The VM OS (Guest OS) runs inside the virtual machine, which is managed by the hypervisor, regardless of whether it's Type 1 or Type 2.
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