CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 91

Which of the following concepts would BEST describe when a company chooses to use a third-party vendor to host and administer a critical application?

Answer options

• A. SaaS
• B. IaaS
• C. PaaS
• D. CASB

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is PaaS (Platform as a Service), which refers to a cloud computing model that provides a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications without the complexity of building and maintaining the infrastructure. SaaS (Software as a Service) and IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) do not specifically focus on the hosting and administration of critical applications by third parties, while CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) serves a different purpose related to security management.