A software developer is testing an application on a Windows 10 desktop computer and needs to perform testing of this same application on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Linux operating systems. Due to company policy, the developer must use her existing computer and must be disconnected from the company network while performing these tests.
Which of the following will best meet these requirements while providing the developer the same level of usability she is accustomed to?
A) Install a Type 2 hypervisor and create the Windows VMs and a Linux VM.
B) Boot a Type 1 hypervisor from a flash drive and create the Windows VMs and a Linux VM.
C) Install a Type 1 hypervisor and create a Windows 10 VM and the remaining VMs.
D) Create a multi-boot system using Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7 and then create a Linux VM.

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A Type 2 hypervisor runs on top of an existing operating system, allowing the developer to use her existing Windows 10 environment while also creating virtual machines (VMs) for Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Linux. This setup meets the requirement of using the existing computer and operating systems needed for testing, without needing to modify the primary OS or hardware setup.

A Software Developer Is Testing an Application on a Windows