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A, C, and D are incorrect. A small engineering start-up would

benefit from not having to purchase server hardware, software, and
licenses, as well as from not having to hire the expertise to configure
the system. Any IT need for rapid scalability is served well by cloud
computing, such as a rapidly growing email system. Newspaper web
sites can benefit since ensuring the availability of the web site can be
detailed in an SLA.

9. Syl, a developer, is using cloud services to create and test a new

application. What type of cloud service is Syl using?
A. PaaS

B. SaaS
C. XaaS

D. IaaS

A. PaaS allows developers to quickly create and test applications.

B, C, and D are incorrect. SaaS allows end users to access
software over a network any time, from any device. XaaS is an all-
encompassing term that refers to any IT service delivered over a
network. IaaS offers computing infrastructure such as virtual servers,
network, and storage to cloud consumers over a network.

10. Which of the following is not a typical business objective realized by
IT outsourcing and cloud computing?

A. Eliminating noncore activities

B. Lack of skilled staff
C. Improving cost structure

D. Solving security problems

D. Security problems are not a typical reason for outsourcing or
cloud adoption.
A, B, and C are incorrect. Eliminating noncore activities, a lack of

internal skilled staff, and improving cost structure (CAPEX to OPEX)
are all common reasons that companies choose to outsource or adopt
cloud solutions. Remember that cloud computing is a form of
outsourcing.

11. Which of the following statements is true?

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