Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 108
Which of the following features is a main benefit of PaaS over IaaS?
Answer options
- A. Location independence
- B. High-availability
- C. Physical security requirements
- D. Auto-scaling
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is D, as PaaS provides built-in auto-scaling capabilities that allow applications to automatically adjust resources based on demand. In contrast, IaaS typically requires manual management of scaling resources. Options A, B, and C are not exclusive benefits of PaaS, as they can apply to both PaaS and IaaS environments.