CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) — Question 178

An organization uses a vendor-hosted database server. Which of the following best describes this solution?

Answer options

• A. Hybrid cloud
• B. PaaS
• C. IaaS
• D. SaaS

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is PaaS (Platform as a Service) because it provides a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications without dealing with the infrastructure. IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) involves more control over infrastructure, while SaaS (Software as a Service) delivers software applications over the internet. Hybrid cloud refers to a mix of on-premises and cloud services, which does not specifically address database hosting.