Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) — Question 238

In cloud computing, which KEY subject area relies on measurement results and metrics?

Answer options

• A. Software as a Service (SaaS) application services
• B. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) storage and network
• C. Platform as a Service (PaaS) development environment
• D. Service level agreements (SLAs)

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Service level agreements (SLAs) are essential as they define the expected service performance and rely on measurable metrics to ensure compliance. The other options, while important in cloud computing, do not focus primarily on the measurement and metrics aspect as SLAs do.