FC0-U71 Tech Concepts and Terminology Practice Question
A company wants to run multiple operating systems on a single physical server to maximize resource utilization. Which technology should they use?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Virtual machines
Virtualization, via a hypervisor, allows multiple VMs (each with its own OS) to run on one physical host.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Dual booting
Why it's wrong here
Dual booting runs one OS at a time, not simultaneously.
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Cloud computing
Why it's wrong here
Cloud computing is a broader concept, but virtualization is the underlying technology.
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Virtual machines
Why this is correct
Correct.
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Containerization
Why it's wrong here
Containers share the host OS kernel, not multiple OSes.
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