What is the maximum amount of vCPU’s that can be configured on a Virtual Machine if you could use any OS and any Licencing Edition?

What is the maximum amount of vCPU’s that can be configured on a Virtual Machine if you could use any OS and any Licencing Edition?

A.
4

B.
2

C.
It depends on how many CPU’s are installed in the host.

D.
8

Explanation:
Mastering VMware vSphere 4, page 318.
A virtual machine can consist of the following virtual hardware devices: