Lecture 7 Cloud Service Model

What does SaaS stand for?

• Software as a Service

• System as a Service

• Server as a Service

• Storage as a Service

Which of the following is a characteristic of SaaS?

• Accessible from any device with a web browser

• Limited to specific operating systems

• Requires client-side installation

• Requires high-end hardware

What is a primary benefit of using SaaS for start-up companies?

• Requires extensive hardware

• Limited accessibility

• No need for high-end infrastructure

• High initial investment

Which of the following is NOT a service provided by SaaS?

• CRM

• ERP

• Virtual Machines

• Mail services

What is a disadvantage of SaaS applications?

• High maintenance costs

• Dependency on Internet connectivity

• Limited accessibility

• Requires extensive hardware

What does PaaS stand for?

• Performance as a Service

• Platform as a Service

• Product as a Service

• Process as a Service

Which of the following is a characteristic of PaaS?

• No web access

• Limited programming languages

• Requires physical infrastructure

• Supports collaborative development

What is a major concern when using IaaS?

• Limited scalability

• Lack of flexibility

• Security issues

• High cost of services

What is a key advantage of IaaS?

• Requires high upfront costs

• Pay-as-you-use model

• Limited resource availability

• Fixed infrastructure

Which of the following is a disadvantage of PaaS?

• High control over infrastructure

• Limited programming support

• Vendor lock-in

• Requires extensive hardware