Dell EMC Associate – Backup and Recovery Solutions Design v2 — Question 32

Which cloud service model allows the deployment of consumer-created applications on the provider's infrastructure?

Answer options

• A. Platform as a Service
• B. Infrastructure as a Service
• C. Disaster recovery as a Service
• D. Software as a Service

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Platform as a Service, because it provides a platform that includes hardware and software tools over the internet, allowing consumers to develop and deploy their applications. The other options do not support application development; B provides virtualized computing resources, C is focused on backup solutions, and D delivers software applications over the internet without user control over the underlying infrastructure.