Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Practice Exam

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What is the term used interchangeably with Platform as a Service (PaaS)?

  1. Cloud Database

  2. Cloud Developer

  3. Cloud Management

  4. Cloud OS

The correct answer is: Cloud OS

The term that is often used interchangeably with Platform as a Service (PaaS) is "Cloud OS." This is because PaaS provides a platform that enables developers to build, deploy, and manage applications without having to deal with the underlying infrastructure. It effectively acts as an operating system in the cloud, where the cloud provider takes care of the servers, storage, networking, and database management, while developers can focus on writing and deploying their applications. The other options—Cloud Database, Cloud Developer, and Cloud Management—refer to specific aspects or services within the cloud computing ecosystem but do not encompass the broader functionality provided by PaaS. For instance, Cloud Database pertains specifically to database services, while Cloud Developer refers to tools or environments for developers, and Cloud Management involves administration and orchestration of cloud resources. Thus, these terms do not capture the full scope of what PaaS offers, which is more akin to a comprehensive platform or operating system in the cloud environment.