ISO-IEC-27001-LEAD-AUDITOR · Question #213
PayBell, a finance corporation, is using an accounting software to track financial transactions. The software can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection. It also enables PayBell's…
The correct answer is B. Cloud computing. Cloud computing fits because PayBell's software is hosted remotely, accessible via the internet from any location, and enables real-time collaboration - these are the defining characteristics of cloud-based services (think Google Docs or Microsoft 365 for accounting). Option A…
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PayBell, a finance corporation, is using an accounting software to track financial transactions. The software can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection. It also enables PayBell's employees to easily collaborate with each other to ensure accurate financial reporting. What type of services is PayBell using?
Options
- AMachine learning
- BCloud computing
- CArtificial intelligence
How the community answered
(21 responses)- A5% (1)
- B90% (19)
- C5% (1)
Explanation
Cloud computing fits because PayBell's software is hosted remotely, accessible via the internet from any location, and enables real-time collaboration - these are the defining characteristics of cloud-based services (think Google Docs or Microsoft 365 for accounting).
Option A (Machine learning) is wrong because ML refers to systems that learn from data to make predictions or decisions - nothing in the scenario mentions pattern recognition, predictions, or self-improving algorithms.
Option C (Artificial intelligence) is wrong because AI refers to systems that simulate human intelligence (reasoning, problem-solving) - the scenario describes access and collaboration tools, not intelligent automation.
Memory tip: Think of the three clues that always signal cloud computing - internet access, remote hosting, and collaboration. If a question mentions all three, the answer is almost always cloud computing.
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