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CPA · Question 60 · Area I: Information Systems
Which of the following is an example of 'SaaS' (Software as a Service)?
Which of the following is an example of 'SaaS' (Software as a Service)?
Answer options:
A.
Amazon EC2 (Virtual Servers)
B.
Google App Engine (Development Platform)
C.
Salesforce (CRM)
D.
A private data center
How to approach this question
SaaS = Finished product you just log in to.
Full Answer
C.Salesforce (CRM)✓ Correct
C
Salesforce is a classic example of SaaS. The provider manages everything (Network, Storage, OS, App), and the user simply accesses the software via a web browser.
Common mistakes
Confusing PaaS (tools to build apps) with SaaS (the app itself).
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