Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation

Greenfields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur-522302

Department of Computer Science and Applications

Subject: 20CA2114 Principles of Virtualization
Academic Year:2021-22 , Odd Sem
QUIZ-1(CO1)(Each question from 1 to 12 carries 2 marks and last question carries one
mark)
Total Marks:25M

1. What is virtualization?
a. A type of cloud computing
b. The process of creating a virtual version of something
c. A physical server
d. An operating system

Answer: b. The process of creating a virtual version of something

2. Which of the following is NOT a type of virtualization?

a. Server virtualization
b. Network virtualization
c. Cloud computing
d. Storage virtualization

Answer: c. Cloud computing

3. What is the primary benefit of server virtualization?

a. Increased security
b. Reduced hardware costs
c. Faster internet speed
d. Improved user experience

Answer: b. Reduced hardware costs

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4. Which technology allows multiple operating systems to run simultaneously on a single

physical machine?
a. Virtualization
b. Cloud computing
c. Networking
d. Storage

Answer: a. Virtualization

5. What is the main purpose of isolation in virtualization?

a. To save energy
b. To improve performance
c. To prevent interference between virtual machines
d. To reduce costs

Answer: c. To prevent interference between virtual machines

6. Which type of virtualization allows you to divide a single physical server into multiple
virtual servers?
a. Application virtualization
b. Network virtualization
c. Server virtualization
d. Storage virtualization

Answer: c. Server virtualization

7. Which of the following is an example of storage virtualization?

a. Creating virtual copies of servers
b. Dividing a physical server into virtual servers
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c. Combining multiple storage devices into a single virtual storage pool

d. Virtualizing network connections

Answer: c. Combining multiple storage devices into a single virtual storage pool

8. What does hardware independence mean in the context of virtualization?

a. The ability to run virtual machines without any hardware
b. The ability to run virtual machines on any physical server
c. The independence of virtual machines from the internet
d. The ability to run virtual machines without an operating system

Answer: b. The ability to run virtual machines on any physical server

9. Which virtualization approach allows for running multiple instances of an application on a

single server?
a. Hosting
b. Partitioning
c. Isolation
d. Hardware independence

Answer: a. Hosting

10. What is the key advantage of network virtualization?

a. Reducing the number of physical servers required
b. Isolating virtual machines from each other
c. Simplifying the management of network resources
d. Increasing the speed of the internet connection

Answer: c. Simplifying the management of network resources

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11. In which virtualization approach do you create separate, self-contained environments for
running applications?
a. Partitioning
b. Hosting
c. Isolation
d. Hardware independence

Answer: c. Isolation

12. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of virtualization?

a. Improved resource utilization
b. Enhanced security
c. Cost savings
d. Scalability

Answer: b. Enhanced security

13. What is a virtual machine (VM) in the context of virtualization?

a. A physical server
b. A software application
c. A simulated computer system running on a physical machine
d. A network protocol

Answer: c. A simulated computer system running on a physical machine

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Department of Computer Science and Applications

Subject: 20CA2114 Principles of Virtualization
Academic Year:2021-22 , Odd Sem
QUIZ-2(CO2)(Each question from 1 to 12 carries 2 marks and last question carries one
mark)
Total Marks:25M
1. What is the primary role of a hypervisor in virtualization?
a. Manage network connections
b. Run virtual machines
c. Store virtual machine data
d. Handle physical server maintenance
Answer: b. Run virtual machines

2. Name two types of hypervisors commonly used in virtualization.

a. ESXi and vSphere
b. Hyper-V and KVM
c. DNS and DHCP
d. Firewall and Router
Answer: b. Hyper-V and KVM
3. What does ESXi stand for in VMware's virtualization environment?
a. Elastic Server X Interface
b. Extended System Integration
c. ESXi is not an acronym
d. Enterprise System X Infrastructure
Answer: c. ESXi is not an acronym
4. Differentiate between ESXi and ESX.
a. ESXi is a type of virtual switch, while ESX is a hypervisor.
b. ESX is a newer version of ESXi.
c. ESXi is a bare-metal hypervisor, while ESX is a hosted hypervisor.
d. ESXi and ESX are the same; the terms are used interchangeably.
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Answer: c. ESXi is a bare-metal hypervisor, while ESX is a hosted hypervisor.

5. What is a Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) in the context of VMware vSphere?

a. A software tool for creating virtual machines
b. A hardware component in physical servers
c. A type of hypervisor
d. A network protocol
Answer: a. A software tool for creating virtual machines

6. Name one component of VMware vSphere that is responsible for centralized management
of virtualized data centers.
a. ESXi
b. Virtual SAN
c. VMware vCenter Server
d. Virtual Switch
Answer: c. VMware vCenter Server

7. What is a vSphere Data Center in the context of VMware vSphere?

a. A physical server room
b. A high-speed data connection
c. A software-defined data center (SDDC)
d. A virtualized data center environment
Answer: d. A virtualized data center environment
8. What does vCenter Server provide in VMware vSphere?
a. A user-friendly web browser
b. Centralized management and monitoring of virtualized resources
c. Virtual machine templates
d. Storage protocols
Answer: b. Centralized management and monitoring of virtualized resources
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9. What is the primary function of a virtual switch in vSphere?

a. Connect physical servers to the internet
b. Manage virtual machine hardware
c. Connect virtual machines to physical networks
d. Store virtual machine data
Answer: c. Connect virtual machines to physical networks

10. What is a Datastore in VMware vSphere used for?

a. Managing user accounts
b. Storing virtual machine files and images
c. Running virtual machines
d. Managing network connections
Answer: b. Storing virtual machine files and images

11. What is the purpose of Certificate Management in VMware vSphere?

a. Managing software licenses
b. Securing communication between vSphere components
c. Monitoring virtual machine performance
d. Managing virtual switches
Answer: b. Securing communication between vSphere components

12. What are Alarms and Alerts used for in vSphere?

a. Sending emails to administrators
b. Notifying administrators of system issues or events
c. Managing storage resources
d. Creating virtual machine templates
Answer: b. Notifying administrators of system issues or events
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13. What is Virtual SAN (vSAN) in VMware vSphere?

a. A software-defined storage solution that pools local disks of ESXi hosts
b. A virtualized network switch
c. A type of virtual machine template
d. A feature for managing virtual machine snapshots
Answer: a. A software-defined storage solution that pools local disks of ESXi hosts