Section A

A company subscribes to a cloud-based accounting software where they simply log in via a web browser to use the application, without managing any underlying servers or code. Which cloud computing model is this?

Answer options:

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Software as a Service (SaaS)

How to approach this question

If you are just using the software (like Gmail or Xero) and not building or hosting it, it is Software as a Service.

Full Answer

C.Software as a Service (SaaS)✓ Correct

Software as a Service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which a cloud provider hosts applications and makes them available to end users over the internet. The user does not manage the infrastructure or platform; they just use the software.

Common mistakes

Confusing SaaS with PaaS. PaaS is for developers; SaaS is for end-users.

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