CompTIA A+ Certification 220-1001: The Total Course - Your First Virtual Machine

The video tutorial explains how to create and configure virtual machines using Oracle VirtualBox. It covers downloading and installing VirtualBox and its extension pack, creating a virtual machine, and configuring its settings such as RAM and hard disk space. The tutorial also guides on installing an operating system, specifically Ubuntu, on the virtual machine, highlighting the importance of downloading the correct ISO file. The video emphasizes the flexibility and convenience of using virtual machines for testing different operating systems without affecting the host system.

What is one advantage of using a virtual machine to run Ubuntu on a Windows system?

• It allows you to erase Windows completely.

• It requires no additional software.

• It provides a dual-boot option.

• It enables running Ubuntu without affecting Windows.

Which software is recommended for setting up a virtual machine to run Ubuntu?

• Hyper-V

• Parallels

• Oracle VirtualBox

• VMware

What is the purpose of the VirtualBox extension pack?

• To provide additional storage space

• To add extra features like USB support

• To increase the speed of the virtual machine

• To enable 3D graphics

What is the first step in creating a new virtual machine in VirtualBox?

• Allocate RAM

• Click on 'New' to start the setup

• Install the extension pack

• Download an ISO file

Why is it important to allocate sufficient RAM to a virtual machine?

• To enable 3D graphics

• To reduce the size of the virtual hard disk

• To allow the virtual machine to run more efficiently

• To ensure the host system runs faster

What is a dynamically allocated virtual hard disk?

• A disk that expands as needed

• A disk with a fixed size

• A disk that cannot be resized

• A disk that is shared with the host system

Which setting allows you to use multiple monitors in a virtual machine?

• Network settings

• Display settings

• Storage settings

• Audio settings

What must you do after creating a virtual machine to make it functional?

• Increase the RAM allocation

• Download additional software

• Enable 3D acceleration

• Install an operating system

Where can you download an ISO file for Ubuntu?

• From the Windows store

• From the Ubuntu website

• From the VirtualBox website

• From a third-party software site

What is the benefit of using the long-term support version of Ubuntu?

• It is the cheapest version

• It is the most stable version

• It requires no updates

• It is the most cutting-edge version