FC0-U71 Tech Concepts and Terminology Practice Question
A system administrator is configuring a server to provide email services for a small business. The business wants to avoid managing the underlying infrastructure. Which cloud service model best fits this need?
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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.
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SaaS
Software as a Service (SaaS) provides ready-to-use software over the internet, such as Office 365 for email.
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IaaS
Why it's wrong here
IaaS provides virtual machines and storage; you still manage the OS and applications.
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SaaS
Why this is correct
Correct.
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DaaS
Why it's wrong here
DaaS is Desktop as a Service, not email.
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PaaS
Why it's wrong here
PaaS provides a platform for application development, not full email service.
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