FC0-U71 Tech Concepts and Terminology Practice Question
A user needs to run a Windows application on a Mac. Which approach uses a hypervisor to create a separate environment?
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Why each option matters
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Virtual machine
A virtual machine uses a hypervisor to run one OS inside another.
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Virtual machine
Why this is correct
A virtual machine uses a hypervisor.
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Boot Camp
Why it's wrong here
Boot Camp is dual-booting, not a hypervisor.
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Driver update
Why it's wrong here
Not related.
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Compatibility mode
Why it's wrong here
Compatibility mode is for older versions of Windows.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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