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When it comes to cloud computing, if one of the requirements for a project is to have the most control over the systems in the cloud, which of the following is a service model that would be BEST…

The correct answer is A. Infrastructure. To achieve the highest level of control over systems in the cloud, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is the most suitable service model. IaaS allows users to manage the operating systems, applications, and data directly.

Submitted by yaw92· Mar 4, 2026Security architecture

Question

When it comes to cloud computing, if one of the requirements for a project is to have the most control over the systems in the cloud, which of the following is a service model that would be BEST suited for this goal?

Options

  • AInfrastructure
  • BPlatform
  • CSoftware
  • DVirtualization

How the community answered

(13 responses)
  • A
    77% (10)
  • B
    8% (1)
  • C
    15% (2)

Why each option

To achieve the highest level of control over systems in the cloud, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is the most suitable service model. IaaS allows users to manage the operating systems, applications, and data directly.

AInfrastructureCorrect

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offers the highest level of control among cloud service models because the user is responsible for managing the operating systems, applications, data, and middleware. This allows for extensive customization and direct management of the virtualized environment to meet precise project specifications.

BPlatform

Platform as a Service (PaaS) provides less control than IaaS, as the cloud provider manages the operating system, runtime, and underlying infrastructure.

CSoftware

Software as a Service (SaaS) offers the least control, as the cloud provider manages the entire application stack and infrastructure, leaving users only with application interaction.

DVirtualization

Virtualization is a foundational technology for cloud computing, not one of the primary cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).

Concept tested: Cloud service models and control responsibility

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/describe-cloud-computing/4-describe-cloud-service-models

Topics

#IaaS#cloud service models#cloud control#infrastructure

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