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FC0-U71 Practice Question: A company decides to deploy a new accounting…
A company decides to deploy a new accounting application. The vendor offers a subscription model where users pay monthly. This is an example of:
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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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Software as a Service (SaaS)
Software as a Service (SaaS) is a subscription-based model where users pay a recurring fee (e.g., monthly) to access the application hosted by the vendor over the internet. Option A (Shareware) is typically free for a trial period but may require a one-time purchase after trial, not a monthly subscription. Option C (Freeware) is free to use with no payment required. Option D (Open source) refers to software with freely available source code and does not inherently involve a subscription model.
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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Shareware
Why it's wrong here
Shareware is limited-time trial software.
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Software as a Service (SaaS)
Why this is correct
SaaS is a subscription model where the vendor hosts the application.
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Freeware
Why it's wrong here
Freeware is free to use, not subscription.
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Open source
Why it's wrong here
Open source software is typically free and not subscription-based.
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