CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 508

Which of the following best represents an application that does not have an on-premises requirement and is accessible from anywhere?

Answer options

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

Correct answer: E

Explanation

The correct answer is E, SaaS, because Software as a Service is designed to be accessed via the internet without the need for local installation. The other options, such as PaaS, Hybrid cloud, Private cloud, and IaaS, typically involve some level of on-premises or dedicated infrastructure requirements.