EMC Information Storage Fundamentals — Question 9

What is an accurate statement about Software as a Service?

Answer options

• A. Consumer has limited control over user-specific application configuration settings
• B. Consumer has control over the operating systems and deployed applications
• C. Consumer has control over the configuration settings of the application-hosting environment
• D. Consumer has limited control over select networking components, such as host firewalls

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because, in a Software as a Service model, the consumer typically has limited control over application settings. Options B and C are incorrect as consumers do not manage the underlying operating systems or the hosting environment settings in a SaaS model. Option D is also incorrect since networking components are generally managed by the service provider.