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Which of the following areas of responsibility would be shared between the cloud customer and cloud provider within the Software as a Service (SaaS) category?
Suggested Answer: C
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With SaaS, the application is a shared responsibility between the cloud provider and cloud customer. Although the cloud provider is responsible for deploying, maintaining, and securing the application, the cloud customer does carry some responsibility for the configuration of users and options. Regardless of the cloud service category used, the physical environment is always the sole responsibility of the cloud provider. With all cloud service categories, the data and governance are always the sole responsibility of the cloud customer.
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Daron
10 months ago
Totally agree with you, Kasandra!
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Rodney
10 months ago
Physical? Nah, that's all on the provider.
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Kasandra
10 months ago
Definitely data! That's a shared responsibility.
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Harris
10 months ago
I think governance is also a big part of it.
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Artie
10 months ago
Wait, are we really sharing application responsibility?
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Jennifer
11 months ago
Physical security seems like it’s all on the provider, right? I can't recall any shared responsibilities there.
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Alesia
11 months ago
Application management might be more on the provider's side, but I feel like we still have some input as customers.
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Wenona
11 months ago
I remember a practice question about governance in SaaS, and it seemed like both parties have a role there too.
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Florinda
11 months ago
I think data responsibility is shared, but I'm not entirely sure how much the provider handles it.
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Patrick
12 months ago
The key here is to focus on the SaaS model specifically. In SaaS, the provider is responsible for the physical infrastructure and the application, while the customer is responsible for the data and governance. So the shared area would be the data.
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Edelmira
12 months ago
I'm a little confused on the differences between the SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS models. I'll need to review my notes to make sure I understand the responsibilities in each one before answering this question.
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Janna
12 months ago
I've got this! In the SaaS model, the cloud provider is responsible for the physical infrastructure and the application itself, while the customer is responsible for the data and governance. So the shared area would be the data.
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Katie
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Is it the data or the governance that would be shared? I'll have to think through the different areas of responsibility in the SaaS model.
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Lashaun
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward. I think the shared responsibility would be the data, since the customer is responsible for the data they store in the SaaS application, while the provider is responsible for securing the underlying infrastructure.
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Moon
1 year ago
I think governance is another area that would be shared, to ensure compliance and security.
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Joanne
1 year ago
Wait, is the cloud provider responsible for the application or the customer? I'm so confused, someone please send help!
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Grover
1 year ago
I'm going with D. The physical infrastructure is the cloud provider's responsibility, while the customer handles the rest. Easy peasy!
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Norah
1 year ago
I agree with you, but I'm still going with D. The physical stuff is all on the provider.
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Felix
1 year ago
I think it's A. Data management is a shared responsibility in SaaS.
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Nell
1 year ago
Ha! They're really trying to trick us with this one. The correct answer is clearly B. Governance is a shared responsibility in SaaS.
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Leonard
1 year ago
That's right, it's crucial for both parties to understand their roles in managing the application.
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Shaun
1 year ago
C) Application is also a shared responsibility in SaaS.
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Sena
1 year ago
Yes, it's important to understand the shared responsibilities between the customer and provider.
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Nidia
1 year ago
I agree, B) Governance is definitely a shared responsibility in SaaS.
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Alison
1 year ago
D) Physical
HO
Hoa
1 year ago
C) Application
KR
Kristal
1 year ago
B) Governance
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Devora
1 year ago
A) Data
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Sheldon
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. I think both the data and the governance would be shared responsibilities. This is a tricky one!
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Theola
1 year ago
Definitely. It helps ensure that data is secure and governance policies are followed.
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Marylin
1 year ago
Yes, I agree. It's important for both the customer and provider to be involved in those areas.
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Reena
1 year ago
I think data and governance are shared responsibilities.
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Desire
1 year ago
D) Physical
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Telma
1 year ago
C) Application
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Tegan
1 year ago
B) Governance
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Kristian
1 year ago
A) Data
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Alethea
1 year ago
I believe application would also be shared, as both parties need to ensure it runs smoothly.
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Adela
1 year ago
I agree with Laticia, data is a key area of responsibility in SaaS.
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Nikita
1 year ago
I think the answer is C. The application is the responsibility of the cloud provider in the SaaS model.
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Junita
1 year ago
Yes, the customer and provider typically share responsibility for data and governance in SaaS.
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Bernardine
1 year ago
I agree, the application is usually the responsibility of the cloud provider in SaaS.
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Tawanna
1 year ago
D) Physical
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Teri
1 year ago
C) Application
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Vicente
1 year ago
B) Governance
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Melinda
1 year ago
A) Data
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Laticia
1 year ago
I think data would be shared between the customer and provider.