CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 168

Which of the following cloud-computing concepts describes an application that is hosted on the internet but can be used and configured as needed internally per organization?

Answer options

• A. Hybrid cloud
• B. Public cloud
• C. Iaas
• D. Saas
• E. Paas

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Saas (Software as a Service), which allows users to access applications over the internet while also enabling customization for internal use. Options A (Hybrid cloud) and B (Public cloud) refer to deployment models rather than specific applications, while C (Iaas) and E (Paas) describe infrastructure and platform services, not the end-user applications themselves.