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.