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CIW 1D0-61A Exam - Topic 6 Question 114 Discussion

A paradigm shift has occurred in the way that small businesses use software applications. Companies increasingly choose hosted solutions with a monthly subscription fee and outsourced system maintenance, instead of purchasing software and hardware that must be maintained by internal resources. This business model is commonly referred to as:
D) Software as a Service
A) scalability
B) grid computing
C) crowd sourcing

CIW 1D0-61A Exam - Topic 6 Question 114 Discussion

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Topic #: 6
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A paradigm shift has occurred in the way that small businesses use software applications. Companies increasingly choose hosted solutions with a monthly subscription fee and outsourced system maintenance, instead of purchasing software and hardware that must be maintained by internal resources. This business model is commonly referred to as:

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by Omer at Jun 29, 2026, 09:03 AM

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Valentine
2 days ago
I feel like A) scalability could also apply, but not as directly.
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Kattie
7 days ago
Agreed! Monthly subscriptions are so much easier for small businesses.
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Eve
13 days ago
I think it's definitely D) Software as a Service. It fits the description perfectly.
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Mammie
18 days ago
I’m leaning towards D) too. It’s all about efficiency nowadays.
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Izetta
23 days ago
D) is the best choice. Flexibility is key for small businesses.
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Rachael
28 days ago
Right? Plus, they can scale up or down easily.
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Martin
1 month ago
I feel like SaaS is the future. Less hassle with maintenance!
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Horace
1 month ago
Agreed! Monthly fees are easier to manage than big upfront costs.
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Kallie
1 month ago
I think it's definitely D) Software as a Service. It makes sense for small businesses.
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Nakita
2 months ago
Scalability is important, but SaaS is the answer here!
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Margarita
2 months ago
Wait, is this really a paradigm shift? Seems like a trend to me.
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Emmett
2 months ago
Totally agree, SaaS is way more efficient for small businesses.
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Cyndy
2 months ago
I thought it was grid computing? Not sure about this one.
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Maybelle
2 months ago
Definitely D) Software as a Service! It's the way to go.
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Skye
2 months ago
Crowd sourcing sounds familiar, but I don't think it fits this context. I really hope it's not grid computing!
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Altha
3 months ago
I feel like we've seen a question like this before, and I think the answer was definitely Software as a Service.
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Shawana
3 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about scalability being important for small businesses. Could that be the answer?
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Leatha
3 months ago
I think this is related to the subscription model we discussed in class. Isn't it called Software as a Service?
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