Which statement describes a Type 1 hypervisor?
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Correct answer: Runs independently of a host operating system (bare‑metal hypervisor)..
Why this is the answer
A Type 1 hypervisor, also known as a bare-metal hypervisor, runs directly on the host hardware without an underlying operating system. This direct access to hardware resources provides better performance, security, and stability compared to Type 2 hypervisors. Examples include VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix XenServer. "It is referred to as a hosted hypervisor" and "It is installed on a host OS and runs other operating systems above it" describe a Type 2 hypervisor, which runs as an application on top of a conventional operating system. "Problems in the base operating system can affect the entire system" is a drawback of Type 2 hypervisors, as issues with the host OS can impact the virtual machines running on it.
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