A company subscribes to a cloud-based accounting software (like Xero or QuickBooks) where they simply log in via a web browser and use the application without managing any underlying servers. 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

Identify what is being provided. It is a fully built software application ready to use. Therefore, 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 the platform.

Common mistakes

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

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