Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Practice Test

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Which description of SaaS is true?

A service offering that allows developers to build their own applications
A service offering a software environment in which applications can be build and deployed
A service offering on-demand licensed applications for end users
A service offering on-demand software downloads

The correct answer is: A service offering on-demand licensed applications for end users

SaaS, or Software as a Service, refers to a cloud-based service model where applications are hosted by a service provider and made available to end users over the internet. This delivery model allows users to access software applications on demand, usually through a subscription or licensing model. End users can utilize the software without the need to install or maintain it on their own devices, enabling greater flexibility and convenience. The key aspect of SaaS is that it provides ready-to-use applications, allowing users to focus on using the software rather than managing the underlying infrastructure. This aligns with the notion of offering on-demand licensed applications for end users, making it accessible and user-friendly. The other choices do not accurately describe SaaS. While developers building their own applications relates more to Platform as a Service (PaaS), options referring to software downloads are more typical of traditional software distribution methods rather than the cloud-based, subscription approach that defines SaaS.