Which feature enables running a genuine Linux environment directly within Windows 10/11 without a separate virtual machine?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Windows 10/11 Mcqs question asks: Which feature enables running a genuine Linux environment directly within Windows 10/11 without a separate virtual machine? The correct choice is A. Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) ✓
- B. Hyper-V
Why not B: “Hyper-V” is not Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
- C. Windows Subsystem for Android
Why not C: “Windows Subsystem for Android” is not Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
- D. Windows Sandbox
Why not D: “Windows Sandbox” is not Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
Correct answer
A. Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
Explanation
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is the term that matches “Which feature enables running a genuine Linux environment directly within Windows 10/11 without a separate virtual machine” (option A). Option B (Hyper-V) is a different value from Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Option C (Windows Subsystem for Android) is a different value from Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Option D (Windows Sandbox) is a different value from Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Keep Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) as the Windows 10/11 Mcqs fact for this stem.
Source: Windows 10/11 Official Documentation
Tags: Apps, Store & Accessibility
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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