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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are types of cloud…
Which TWO of the following are types of cloud computing service models?
⚠ Common exam trap
The FC0-U61 exam often tests the distinction between cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and network technologies (VPN, LAN) or deployment models (On-Premises), so candidates mistakenly select VPN or On-Premises because they are familiar terms but not cloud service models.
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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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Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Platform as a Service (PaaS) 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, enabling developers to focus solely on coding and deploying applications.
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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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Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Why this is correct
PaaS provides a platform for developing and deploying applications.
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Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Why it's wrong here
VPN is a secure connection technology, not a cloud service model.
- ✗
Local Area Network (LAN)
Why it's wrong here
LAN is a network type, not a cloud service model.
- ✓
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Why this is correct
IaaS provides virtualized computing resources over the internet.
- ✗
On-Premises
Why it's wrong here
On-Premises is not a cloud service model; it is traditional IT.
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Variation 1. Which cloud service model provides users with access to software applications over the internet without managing the underlying infrastructure?
medium- A.PaaS
- B.IaaS
- ✓ C.SaaS
- D.DaaS
Why C: SaaS (Software as a Service) delivers applications via the cloud.
Variation 2. Which cloud service model provides the customer with the ability to run and manage applications on a cloud infrastructure but does NOT give control over the underlying operating system?
hard- A.SaaS
- ✓ B.PaaS
- C.DaaS
- D.IaaS
Why B: PaaS provides a platform to develop and run applications without managing the OS or infrastructure.
Variation 3. 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?
hard- A.IaaS
- ✓ B.SaaS
- C.DaaS
- D.PaaS
Why B: Software as a Service (SaaS) provides ready-to-use software over the internet, such as Office 365 for email.
Variation 4. Which TWO of the following are examples of cloud computing service models?
easy- ✓ A.PaaS
- ✓ B.IaaS
- C.LAN
- D.SAR
- E.WAN
Why A: 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.
Variation 5. A company wants to use a cloud service where they can deploy their own applications on virtual machines without managing the underlying hardware. Which cloud service model best fits this requirement?
medium- ✓ A.Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
- B.Software as a Service (SaaS)
- C.Function as a Service (FaaS)
- D.Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Why A: IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) provides virtualized computing resources. The customer manages OS and apps, while the provider manages the hardware.
Variation 6. A company is considering moving its email system to the cloud and wants to avoid managing the underlying servers and software. Which cloud service model would best suit this need?
medium- ✓ A.Software as a Service (SaaS)
- B.Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
- C.Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- D.Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Why A: SaaS provides software applications over the internet, managed by the provider. IaaS provides infrastructure, PaaS provides platforms for development, and DaaS provides desktops. Email as a service is typically SaaS.
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