305-300 Container Virtualization Practice Question
What is the main advantage of using a container over a virtual machine?
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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Lighter weight and faster startup
Containers share the host kernel, making them significantly lighter and faster to start than VMs.
Answer analysis
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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Ability to run different kernels
Why it's wrong here
VMs run their own kernels; containers do not.
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Stronger security isolation
Why it's wrong here
VMs offer better isolation.
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No network configuration
Why it's wrong here
Both require networking.
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Lighter weight and faster startup
Why this is correct
Shared kernel enables efficiency.
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