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Topic support guide Cambridge International AS and A Level Computer Science 9608 For examination from 2017 Topic 3.4.2 Virtual machine Cambridge International Examinations retains the copyright on all its publications. Registered Centres are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own internal use. However, we cannot give permission to Centres to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for internal use within a Centre. © Cambridge International Examinations 2016 Version 1 Contents Introduction 2 How to use this guide 2 Learning objectives 2 Prior knowledge2 1. Key terms 3 2. Theory 4 2.1 What is a virtual machine?4 2.2 Types of virtual machine 4 2.3 Virtual machines within virtual machines 6 2.4 Running virtual machines simultaneously 6 2.5 The Java Virtual Machine 7 2.6 Benefits and limitations of virtual machines 8 3. Online resources 9 3.1 Websites 9 4. Class and homework activities 10 4.1 Quiz 10 4.2 Homework questions 11 Topic support guide 9608 Topic 3.4.2 Virtual machine 1 Introduction Introduction How to use this guide The aim of this guide is to facilitate your teaching of Cambridge International AS and A Level Computer Science topic 3.4.2 Virtual machine, part of the advanced theory topic 3.4 System software. The guidance and activities in this resource are designed to help teachers devise programmes of study which provide teaching time devoted to theory work as well as activities that consolidate learning. Section 1 lists some key terms used in this topic and their definitions. Section 2 introduces virtual machines, gives examples of how they are used and lists some benefits and limitations. Section 3 lists some online resources