CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 501

A healthcare company is revamping its IT strategy in light of recent regulations. The company is concerned about compliance and wants to use a pay-per-use model. Which of the following is the BEST solution?

Answer options

• A. On-premises hosting
• B. Community cloud
• C. Hosted infrastructure
• D. Public SaaS

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Public SaaS, as it offers a pay-per-use model that aligns with the company's needs for compliance and flexibility. On-premises hosting (A) and hosted infrastructure (C) typically involve upfront costs and maintenance, while community cloud (B) may not provide the same level of scalability and cost-effectiveness as public SaaS.