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CV0-004 Practice Question: A startup wants to develop a new web application…
A startup wants to develop a new web application with minimal upfront infrastructure management. They want to focus on writing code and not worry about operating system patches or scaling servers. Which cloud service model is MOST appropriate?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the distinction between PaaS and FaaS, where candidates mistakenly choose FaaS for any 'code-only' scenario, but FaaS is unsuitable for stateful web applications requiring persistent connections or long-running processes.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Platform as a Service (PaaS) provides a managed platform where the startup can deploy and run their web application code without managing the underlying infrastructure, including operating system patches and server scaling. This aligns with the requirement to focus on writing code while the cloud provider handles the operational overhead.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Functions as a Service (FaaS)
Why it's wrong here
FaaS is suitable for event-driven functions, not for a full web application typically.
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Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Why it's wrong here
IaaS still requires the startup to manage OS patches and scaling, which they want to avoid.
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Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Why this is correct
PaaS abstracts the underlying infrastructure, so the startup only writes and deploys code.
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Software as a Service (SaaS)
Why it's wrong here
SaaS provides ready-to-use applications, not a platform for developing new applications.
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