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Which Option is an example of SaaS?

The correct answer is A. Google Apps. SaaS (Software as a Service) delivers fully managed applications to end users over the internet, with no infrastructure or platform management required.

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Question

Which Option is an example of SaaS?

Options

  • AGoogle Apps
  • BAmazon AWs
  • CGoogle App Engine
  • DMicrosoft Azure

How the community answered

(26 responses)
  • A
    92% (24)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    4% (1)

Why each option

SaaS (Software as a Service) delivers fully managed applications to end users over the internet, with no infrastructure or platform management required.

AGoogle AppsCorrect

Google Apps (now Google Workspace) is a classic SaaS example because users consume ready-to-use applications - such as Gmail, Docs, and Drive - without managing any underlying servers, runtimes, or operating systems. The provider handles all infrastructure, platform, and application layers, leaving the user only responsible for their data and usage.

BAmazon AWs

Amazon AWS is primarily an IaaS and PaaS provider, offering raw compute, storage, and managed services rather than end-user applications.

CGoogle App Engine

Google App Engine is a PaaS offering that gives developers a managed runtime to deploy their own applications, not a ready-made application delivered to end users.

DMicrosoft Azure

Microsoft Azure is an IaaS and PaaS cloud platform where customers build and host their own solutions, not a pre-built application consumed directly.

Concept tested: Cloud service model SaaS vs IaaS vs PaaS classification

Source: https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-145.pdf

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#SaaS#cloud service models#Google Apps#cloud computing

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