Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) — Question 167

You have a business relationship with a cloud provider for all sales management functionality. Through the APIs and SDKs, you have customized the interface and some functionality, but the back end service is done through the cloud provider. In this relationship, which service is completed by the cloud provider?

Answer options

• A. Software-as-a-service (SaaS)
• B. Platform-as-a-service (PaaS)
• C. Desktop-as-a-service (DaaS)
• D. Infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS)
• E. Identity-as-a-service (IDaaS)

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Platform-as-a-service (PaaS), because it allows users to build and customize applications while the backend infrastructure is managed by the provider. A is incorrect since SaaS represents fully developed applications, while C, D, and E refer to other service models that do not align with the scenario described.