Cisco Cyber Security Practice Exam

What cloud-based technology allows users to access application software and databases through their browser?

1. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

2. Software as a Service (SaaS)

3. Platform as a Service (PaaS)

4. Database as a Service (DBaaS)

The correct answer is: Software as a Service (SaaS)

The correct choice is Software as a Service (SaaS) because it specifically refers to a cloud computing model that delivers software applications over the internet. Users can access these applications through a web browser without needing to install software on their local devices, which provides convenience and flexibility. SaaS examples include applications like Google Workspace, Salesforce, and Microsoft 365, where the software is hosted in the cloud and available to users seamlessly via their browsers. This model eliminates the need for managing hardware or software installations for end-users, centralizes management, and often provides automatic updates and scalability. While Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) provide essential cloud resources and frameworks for building and deploying applications, they do not directly deliver application software to users in the manner SaaS does. Likewise, Database as a Service (DBaaS) focuses specifically on delivering database management services over the cloud, rather than comprehensive software applications. Thus, SaaS stands out as the correct answer for providing browser-based access to application software and databases.