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CCSP · Question #575

Within a SaaS environment, what is the responsibility on the part of the cloud customer in regard to procuring the software used?

The correct answer is B. Licensing. In a SaaS model, the cloud provider develops, maintains, hosts, and operates the software. The customer does not purchase perpetual licenses, develop the software, or maintain it. Instead, the customer's procurement responsibility is Licensing - obtaining the right to use the…

Submitted by amina.ke· Apr 18, 2026Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design

Question

Within a SaaS environment, what is the responsibility on the part of the cloud customer in regard to procuring the software used?

Options

  • AMaintenance
  • BLicensing
  • CDevelopment
  • DPurchasing

How the community answered

(25 responses)
  • A
    8% (2)
  • B
    88% (22)
  • C
    4% (1)

Explanation

In a SaaS model, the cloud provider develops, maintains, hosts, and operates the software. The customer does not purchase perpetual licenses, develop the software, or maintain it. Instead, the customer's procurement responsibility is Licensing - obtaining the right to use the software, typically through a subscription or per-user license agreement. The provider retains all responsibilities for development, infrastructure, and maintenance.

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#SaaS responsibilities#Shared responsibility model#Cloud customer obligations#Software licensing

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