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CPA · Question 01 · Area I: Information Systems
A service organization provides a cloud-based payroll platform where clients access the software via a web browser. The clients do not manage the underlying infrastructure, operating systems, or application capabilities. Which cloud service model is the service organization providing?
A service organization provides a cloud-based payroll platform where clients access the software via a web browser. The clients do not manage the underlying infrastructure, operating systems, or application capabilities. Which cloud service model is the service organization providing?
Answer options:
A.
IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)
B.
PaaS (Platform as a Service)
C.
SaaS (Software as a Service)
D.
DaaS (Desktop as a Service)
How to approach this question
Identify the level of control the user has. If the user only consumes the application, it is SaaS.
Full Answer
C.SaaS (Software as a Service)✓ Correct
SaaS (Software as a Service)
In a SaaS model, the cloud provider manages the infrastructure, platforms, and the software itself. The user simply accesses the application.
Common mistakes
Confusing PaaS (where you build apps) with SaaS (where you use apps).
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