ITC FINAL 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
Briefly explain virtualization - Answers -Virtualization is when you create a version of
software or hardware on top of system that is simulating the underlying hardware on the
computer
T/F By virtualization you can add more storage space than there is underlying
hardware. - Answers -False
What is desktop virtualization? - Answers -Like software virtualization but instead it is
being run on the client OS so like Linux, windows, or mac
What are the types of virtualization and which one is favorable in what conditions? -
Answers -The two types of virtualization are bare metal and hosted. Of these two, bare
metal is more favorable when you only need the core functions because its lightweight
and more efficient. However, in conditions when you need more functionality, hosted
may be more favorable.
____________ approach uses a thin, specialized hypervisor layer that ensures partition
isolation and memory management. - Answers -Microkernalized
The citrix application provided by IU is an example of which type of virtualization -
Answers -Application
Explain data virtualization - Answers -Creates a single virtual data layer that integrates
data from disperate sources, locations, and formats
T/F If virtualization layer is compromised, all VM's hosted by it are compromised -
Answers -True
What is sandboxing? - Answers -Security concept of creating containers around the
virtual system. This limits the amount of access a hacker can have with a VM. However,
we still need a way to access it, so we cant completely wrap it in a container.
How can sandboxing mitigate side-channel attacks? - Answers -It is not easily possible
to exploit physical properties of hardware to reveal usage patterns for memory access,
CPU use, and other resources if it is sandboxed.
Give 1 security recommendation for virtualization. - Answers -Need to audit the system
regularly through monitoring each guests network traffic and memory process.
T/F Virtualization is necessary step for cloud computing - Answers -False
Define Cloud computing in your own words - Answers -Abstraction of service from
underlying IT organization to a resource that you consume
Briefly explain virtualization - Answers -Virtualization is when you create a version of
software or hardware on top of system that is simulating the underlying hardware on the
computer
T/F By virtualization you can add more storage space than there is underlying
hardware. - Answers -False
What is desktop virtualization? - Answers -Like software virtualization but instead it is
being run on the client OS so like Linux, windows, or mac
What are the types of virtualization and which one is favorable in what conditions? -
Answers -The two types of virtualization are bare metal and hosted. Of these two, bare
metal is more favorable when you only need the core functions because its lightweight
and more efficient. However, in conditions when you need more functionality, hosted
may be more favorable.
____________ approach uses a thin, specialized hypervisor layer that ensures partition
isolation and memory management. - Answers -Microkernalized
The citrix application provided by IU is an example of which type of virtualization -
Answers -Application
Explain data virtualization - Answers -Creates a single virtual data layer that integrates
data from disperate sources, locations, and formats
T/F If virtualization layer is compromised, all VM's hosted by it are compromised -
Answers -True
What is sandboxing? - Answers -Security concept of creating containers around the
virtual system. This limits the amount of access a hacker can have with a VM. However,
we still need a way to access it, so we cant completely wrap it in a container.
How can sandboxing mitigate side-channel attacks? - Answers -It is not easily possible
to exploit physical properties of hardware to reveal usage patterns for memory access,
CPU use, and other resources if it is sandboxed.
Give 1 security recommendation for virtualization. - Answers -Need to audit the system
regularly through monitoring each guests network traffic and memory process.
T/F Virtualization is necessary step for cloud computing - Answers -False
Define Cloud computing in your own words - Answers -Abstraction of service from
underlying IT organization to a resource that you consume
