CV0-004 Cloud Architecture and Design Practice Question
Which cloud service model provides the customer with the highest level of control over the operating system and middleware?
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.
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IaaS
IaaS provides virtualized computing resources where the customer manages the OS, middleware, and applications, offering the highest control among the three main service models.
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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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PaaS
Why it's wrong here
PaaS manages the runtime, so the customer does not control the OS.
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FaaS
Why it's wrong here
FaaS only manages individual functions; no OS control.
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IaaS
Why this is correct
IaaS provides control over the OS, storage, and deployed applications.
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SaaS
Why it's wrong here
SaaS gives the least control; the customer only uses the application.
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