CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) — Question 70

Virtual machines hosted in the cloud that are used by developers to code applications are an example of:

Answer options

• A. FaaS
• B. BaaS
• C. PaaS
• D. SaaS
• E. IaaS

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, PaaS (Platform as a Service), as it provides a platform allowing developers to build, deploy, and manage applications without dealing with the underlying infrastructure. A. FaaS (Function as a Service) focuses on running code in response to events, B. BaaS (Backend as a Service) pertains to backend services for applications, D. SaaS (Software as a Service) delivers software over the internet, and E. IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) offers virtualized computing resources but does not specifically cater to application development.