COMPTIA A+ Practice Exam

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Ace your COMPTIA A+ certification with our practice exam. Engage with a variety of questions including multiple choice and performance-based, complete with hints and detailed explanations. Prepare effectively and boost your confidence for the big day!

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What is PaaS?

Protocol as a Service
Platform as a Service
Product as a Service
Privacy as a Service

The correct answer is: Platform as a Service

PaaS stands for Platform as a Service and is one of the three main categories of cloud computing, along with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS). PaaS provides a platform for developers to build, deploy, and manage applications without the need to purchase and maintain their own underlying infrastructure. This option is different from the other choices because it specifically refers to a platform for developers and not a specific protocol, product, or service. A is incorrect because although protocol may be used within PaaS, it is not the main purpose of PaaS. C is incorrect because PaaS is not a specific product but rather a type of cloud computing service. D is incorrect because while privacy may be important in PaaS, it is not the main purpose or definition of PaaS.