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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are examples of cloud…
Which TWO of the following are examples of cloud computing service models?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse network types (LAN, WAN) or unfamiliar acronyms (SAR) with cloud service models, especially since the exam often includes plausible-sounding but incorrect options to test recognition of the standard NIST-defined models.
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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PaaS
PaaS (Platform as a Service) is a cloud computing service model that provides a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications without the complexity of building and maintaining the underlying infrastructure. It includes operating systems, middleware, development tools, and database management, making it a core cloud service model alongside IaaS and SaaS.
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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PaaS
Why this is correct
PaaS provides a platform for developing and deploying applications.
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IaaS
Why this is correct
IaaS provides virtualized computing resources over the internet.
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LAN
Why it's wrong here
LAN is a local area network, not a cloud service model.
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SAR
Why it's wrong here
SAR is not a recognized cloud service model.
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WAN
Why it's wrong here
WAN is a wide area network, not a cloud service model.
Quick reference
Cloud Service Model Comparison
| Model | You Manage | Provider Manages | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| IaaS | OS, runtime, apps, data | Hardware, hypervisor, networking | EC2, Azure VMs, GCP Compute Engine |
| PaaS | Apps and data | OS, runtime, middleware, hardware | Elastic Beanstalk, Azure App Service |
| SaaS | Data and settings only | Everything else | Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Workday |
| FaaS / Serverless | Function code only | Infra, scaling, runtime | Lambda, Azure Functions, Cloud Run |
| CaaS | Containers and apps | Kubernetes, OS, hardware | EKS, AKS, GKE |
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