VIRTUALIZATION FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
You are trying to provision a virtual machine within VirtualBox to allow for remote
access over the network, and wish to configure authentication for the remote display
extension. Where do you find these settings?
a. They are found within the Display section under Preferences for the VM.
b. The settings for authentication are found within the File Menu, under "Remote Access
Config".
c. They are found within the Network section under Preferences for the VM.
d. They are found within the General section under Preferences for the VM. - Answers -
d. They are found within the General section under Preferences for the VM.
A virtual machine is being migrated to VirtualBox, and you are examining the
requirements for the virtual machine. One requirement in particular is that the virtual
machine must be able to use up to seven serial ports. Will the migration be successful?
a. Yes, VirtualBox can use duplexing to serve a maximum of 16 serial ports.
b. No, VirtualBox does not support the use of serial ports within a VM.
c. No, VirtualBox can only support 4 serial ports max.
d. Yes, VirtualBox supports an unlimited number of serial ports within a VM. - Answers -
a. No, VirtualBox can only support 4 serial ports max.
You have just configured a virtual machine using default options where possible and
turned it on for the first time. You discover the IP address of the guest is outside the IP
address range of your physical network, but is still able to communicate with the
Internet. What is the explanation for the difference in IP address?
a. The network adapter for the virtual machine is utilizing the VMnet1 virtual switch.
b. The network adapter for the virtual machine is using the host-only switch.
c. The network adapter for the virtual machine is using the default NAT switch option.
d. The network adapter for the virtual machine is operating in bridged mode, by default.
- Answers -c. The network adapter for the virtual machine is using the default NAT
switch option.
What VMware Workstation 12 Pro feature allows a host to separate applications from a
virtual machine so that they can be run without the VMware interface?
a. vApp mode
b. Unity mode
c. Fusion mode
d. VM Share mode - Answers -b. Unity mode
,With VMware Workstation 12 Pro, you can modify the amount of RAM or the number of
virtual processors used by a virtual machine while it is in use.
True
False - Answers -False
What hypervisor uses a special guest called Domain 0 that loads along with the
hypervisor and is used to directly access the hardware?
a. Oracle VirtualBox
b. VMWare ESXi
c. VMWare Workstation
d. Xen - Answers -d. Xen
The hypervisor intercepts and processes requests coming from the guest operating
systems and then returns the results back to the virtual machine.
True
False - Answers -True
Under what menu within VirtualBox can the "Discard Saved State" be found?
a. Settings menu
b. Preferences menu
c. Machine menu
d. File menu - Answers -c. Machine menu
What is NOT a product designed specifically for the virtualization of applications within a
VDI environment?
a. Altiris Software Virtualization Solution
b. VMware Fusion
c. VMware ThinApp
d. Microsoft App-V - Answers -b. VMware Fusion
Which of the following does an operating system installed in a guest virtual machine do?
a. controls the hypervisor
b. interacts directly with host machine hardware
c. intercepts requests for an emulated hard drive
d. interacts with hardware through the hypervisor - Answers -d. interacts with hardware
through the hypervisor
VMware Workstation 12 is only compatible with VMware Fusion version 9 or later.
True
,False - Answers -False
After copying a virtual machine, you discover that neither the copy or the original virtual
machine can reliably communicate with the network using a bridged network
connection. What is most likely the issue?
a. The original VM's configuration file was corrupt before making the copy attempt.
b. The copied virtual machine is using the wrong network adapter type.
c. Both virtual machines have been assigned the same IP address on the network.
d. The copied virtual machine has the same MAC address as the original VM. - Answers
-d. The copied virtual machine has the same MAC address as the original VM.
You have been tasked with creating a virtual machine that will be providing hosted
services on the physical network, and possibly the Internet. What network mode should
be used?
a. shared mode
b. host only mode
c. local mode
d. bridged mode - Answers -d. bridged mode
You have been tasked with creating a virtual machine that will require access to the
Internet, but should be prevented from sending and receiving packets directly from the
physical network. What network mode should be used?
a. host only mode
b. local mode
c. shared (NAT) mode
d. bridged mode - Answers -c. shared (NAT) mode
You are attempting to change the boot device of a virtual machine. What key can be
pressed during the VM BIOS screen to change the boot device?
a. Esc
b. F2
c. F12
d. Delete - Answers -c. F12
You are employed by a cloud service provider that offers virtual machine services along
with virtual switches, storage, firewalls, and other virtual devices. What type of cloud
environment does your employer sell?
a. Core as a Service
b. Platform as a Service
c. Infrastructure as a Service
d. Software as a Service - Answers -c. Infrastructure as a Service
, What open standard was developed as a result of collaboration between NASA and
Rackspace?
a. Virtual Machine Disk format
b. Open Virtualization Format
c. OpenStack
d. FreeVirt - Answers -c. OpenStack
You are working in a VMware vSphere based environment, and have been asked to
create a parent virtual machine that can be shared amongst many users. One of the
requirements of this desired setup is that individual user changes must be kept
separate. What is the best implementation based on the requirements given?
a. The parent virtual machine should be configured to allow user-specific snapshots.
b. The parent virtual machine should be configured with shared folders that are uniquely
named per each user.
c. The parent virtual machine should be configured to make use of linked clones.
d. The parent virtual machine should be cloned once for each user that will require
access. - Answers -c. The parent virtual machine should be configured to make use of
linked clones.
What virtual network switch in VMware Workstation 12 Pro is used for bridged
communications with the physical network?
a. VMnet5
b. VMnet1
c. VMnet8
d. VMnet0 - Answers -d. VMnet0
You are actively using a virtual machine on your host computer, and have noticed that
the virtual machine is connecting each USB device you connect to your system
automatically. What must be done in order to change this setting?
a. A device attachment rule must be created to prevent the addition of new devices
automatically.
b. The USB controller for the virtual machine must be removed, and a new one added.
c. The virtual machine must be powered on, and the "Automatically connect new USB
devices" option must be turned off.
d. The virtual machine must be powered off, and the "Automatically connect new USB
devices" option must be turned off. - Answers -d. The virtual machine must be powered
off, and the "Automatically connect new USB devices" option must be turned off.
What is the most commonly used form of a Storage Area Network?
a. A shared, mounted Virtual Hard Disk file
ANSWERS
You are trying to provision a virtual machine within VirtualBox to allow for remote
access over the network, and wish to configure authentication for the remote display
extension. Where do you find these settings?
a. They are found within the Display section under Preferences for the VM.
b. The settings for authentication are found within the File Menu, under "Remote Access
Config".
c. They are found within the Network section under Preferences for the VM.
d. They are found within the General section under Preferences for the VM. - Answers -
d. They are found within the General section under Preferences for the VM.
A virtual machine is being migrated to VirtualBox, and you are examining the
requirements for the virtual machine. One requirement in particular is that the virtual
machine must be able to use up to seven serial ports. Will the migration be successful?
a. Yes, VirtualBox can use duplexing to serve a maximum of 16 serial ports.
b. No, VirtualBox does not support the use of serial ports within a VM.
c. No, VirtualBox can only support 4 serial ports max.
d. Yes, VirtualBox supports an unlimited number of serial ports within a VM. - Answers -
a. No, VirtualBox can only support 4 serial ports max.
You have just configured a virtual machine using default options where possible and
turned it on for the first time. You discover the IP address of the guest is outside the IP
address range of your physical network, but is still able to communicate with the
Internet. What is the explanation for the difference in IP address?
a. The network adapter for the virtual machine is utilizing the VMnet1 virtual switch.
b. The network adapter for the virtual machine is using the host-only switch.
c. The network adapter for the virtual machine is using the default NAT switch option.
d. The network adapter for the virtual machine is operating in bridged mode, by default.
- Answers -c. The network adapter for the virtual machine is using the default NAT
switch option.
What VMware Workstation 12 Pro feature allows a host to separate applications from a
virtual machine so that they can be run without the VMware interface?
a. vApp mode
b. Unity mode
c. Fusion mode
d. VM Share mode - Answers -b. Unity mode
,With VMware Workstation 12 Pro, you can modify the amount of RAM or the number of
virtual processors used by a virtual machine while it is in use.
True
False - Answers -False
What hypervisor uses a special guest called Domain 0 that loads along with the
hypervisor and is used to directly access the hardware?
a. Oracle VirtualBox
b. VMWare ESXi
c. VMWare Workstation
d. Xen - Answers -d. Xen
The hypervisor intercepts and processes requests coming from the guest operating
systems and then returns the results back to the virtual machine.
True
False - Answers -True
Under what menu within VirtualBox can the "Discard Saved State" be found?
a. Settings menu
b. Preferences menu
c. Machine menu
d. File menu - Answers -c. Machine menu
What is NOT a product designed specifically for the virtualization of applications within a
VDI environment?
a. Altiris Software Virtualization Solution
b. VMware Fusion
c. VMware ThinApp
d. Microsoft App-V - Answers -b. VMware Fusion
Which of the following does an operating system installed in a guest virtual machine do?
a. controls the hypervisor
b. interacts directly with host machine hardware
c. intercepts requests for an emulated hard drive
d. interacts with hardware through the hypervisor - Answers -d. interacts with hardware
through the hypervisor
VMware Workstation 12 is only compatible with VMware Fusion version 9 or later.
True
,False - Answers -False
After copying a virtual machine, you discover that neither the copy or the original virtual
machine can reliably communicate with the network using a bridged network
connection. What is most likely the issue?
a. The original VM's configuration file was corrupt before making the copy attempt.
b. The copied virtual machine is using the wrong network adapter type.
c. Both virtual machines have been assigned the same IP address on the network.
d. The copied virtual machine has the same MAC address as the original VM. - Answers
-d. The copied virtual machine has the same MAC address as the original VM.
You have been tasked with creating a virtual machine that will be providing hosted
services on the physical network, and possibly the Internet. What network mode should
be used?
a. shared mode
b. host only mode
c. local mode
d. bridged mode - Answers -d. bridged mode
You have been tasked with creating a virtual machine that will require access to the
Internet, but should be prevented from sending and receiving packets directly from the
physical network. What network mode should be used?
a. host only mode
b. local mode
c. shared (NAT) mode
d. bridged mode - Answers -c. shared (NAT) mode
You are attempting to change the boot device of a virtual machine. What key can be
pressed during the VM BIOS screen to change the boot device?
a. Esc
b. F2
c. F12
d. Delete - Answers -c. F12
You are employed by a cloud service provider that offers virtual machine services along
with virtual switches, storage, firewalls, and other virtual devices. What type of cloud
environment does your employer sell?
a. Core as a Service
b. Platform as a Service
c. Infrastructure as a Service
d. Software as a Service - Answers -c. Infrastructure as a Service
, What open standard was developed as a result of collaboration between NASA and
Rackspace?
a. Virtual Machine Disk format
b. Open Virtualization Format
c. OpenStack
d. FreeVirt - Answers -c. OpenStack
You are working in a VMware vSphere based environment, and have been asked to
create a parent virtual machine that can be shared amongst many users. One of the
requirements of this desired setup is that individual user changes must be kept
separate. What is the best implementation based on the requirements given?
a. The parent virtual machine should be configured to allow user-specific snapshots.
b. The parent virtual machine should be configured with shared folders that are uniquely
named per each user.
c. The parent virtual machine should be configured to make use of linked clones.
d. The parent virtual machine should be cloned once for each user that will require
access. - Answers -c. The parent virtual machine should be configured to make use of
linked clones.
What virtual network switch in VMware Workstation 12 Pro is used for bridged
communications with the physical network?
a. VMnet5
b. VMnet1
c. VMnet8
d. VMnet0 - Answers -d. VMnet0
You are actively using a virtual machine on your host computer, and have noticed that
the virtual machine is connecting each USB device you connect to your system
automatically. What must be done in order to change this setting?
a. A device attachment rule must be created to prevent the addition of new devices
automatically.
b. The USB controller for the virtual machine must be removed, and a new one added.
c. The virtual machine must be powered on, and the "Automatically connect new USB
devices" option must be turned off.
d. The virtual machine must be powered off, and the "Automatically connect new USB
devices" option must be turned off. - Answers -d. The virtual machine must be powered
off, and the "Automatically connect new USB devices" option must be turned off.
What is the most commonly used form of a Storage Area Network?
a. A shared, mounted Virtual Hard Disk file
