(ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity Practice Exam

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What type of service does SaaS provide to users?

  1. Control over the underlying infrastructure

  2. Applications accessible from client devices

  3. Free access to cloud storage

  4. Development environments for programmers

The correct answer is: Applications accessible from client devices

SaaS, or Software as a Service, is designed to deliver applications over the internet to users, allowing them to access these applications from various client devices such as desktops, laptops, tablets, or smartphones. This model eliminates the need for users to install or manage software on their own hardware, as everything runs in the cloud. With SaaS, users benefit from the ability to connect to applications like email, customer relationship management (CRM), and collaboration tools directly through a web browser, making it highly convenient and accessible. This delivery model is advantageous for both users and organizations because it simplifies software management and updates, as the service provider handles maintenance, security, and scalability. The other options provided do not accurately describe the characteristics of SaaS. While options about underlying infrastructure pertain more to Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and the mention of development environments is more aligned with Platform as a Service (PaaS), the focus of SaaS remains firmly on providing complete applications that users can readily access and use without needing administrative control or a download process.