305-300 Full Virtualization Practice Question
What is a 'snapshot' in virtualization?
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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A saved state of a virtual machine at a point in time
A snapshot captures the state of a VM's disk (and optionally memory) at a point in time.
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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A virtual hardware configuration
Why it's wrong here
This is a domain XML.
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A log file of guest activity
Why it's wrong here
This is an audit log.
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A backup of the entire host system
Why it's wrong here
This is a system backup.
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A saved state of a virtual machine at a point in time
Why this is correct
Describes a snapshot.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint
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