CompTIA Cloud+ Practice Test

Which cloud service model provides the infrastructure necessary for coding and creating applications?

1. IaaS

2. PaaS

3. SaaS

4. FaaS

The correct answer is: PaaS

The selection of PaaS, or Platform as a Service, as the correct answer is grounded in the understanding of what this cloud service model encompasses. PaaS provides a robust environment that includes not only the necessary infrastructure but also the software tools and services needed for application development, deployment, and management. It is designed specifically to streamline the process of coding and creating applications, enabling developers to focus on writing code without worrying about the underlying hardware and software layers. PaaS typically includes features such as development frameworks, middleware, database management systems, and various development tools, which facilitate the coding process and deployment of applications. This service model is particularly beneficial for development teams because it allows them to build applications quickly and efficiently while managing scalability and maintenance responsibilities through the service provider. In contrast, other models like IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) provide virtualized computing resources over the Internet but are more focused on delivering raw infrastructure rather than development platforms. SaaS (Software as a Service) provides ready-to-use applications delivered over the Internet, rather than tools for creating new applications. FaaS (Function as a Service) is more aligned with event-driven computing, allowing developers to run code in response to events without managing servers, but it does not