Nokia BL0-220 Exam - Topic 6 Question 42 Discussion

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Question #: 42
Topic #: 6

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In a cloud deployment, SaaS can stand for which of the following? (Select 2)

AStack as a Service '

BSecurity as a Service

CService as a Service

DSoftware as a Service

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Suggested Answer: B, D

Security as a Service and Software as a Service are two examples of SaaS in a cloud deployment. Security as a Service is a model where security services such as firewall, antivirus, encryption, etc.are delivered over the Internet by a cloud provider1. Software as a Service is a model where software applications such as email, CRM, ERP, etc.are hosted and managed by a cloud provider and accessed by users over the Internet2. Stack as a Service and Service as a Service are not valid terms for SaaS in a cloud deployment.Stack as a Service is a typo for Stack Overflow, a popular online platform for developers3.Service as a Service is a redundant and meaningless term that does not describe any cloud service model4.Reference:1: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 1: Cloud Ecosystem, Section 1.3: Cloud Service Models2: Nokia Bell Labs Distributed Cloud Networks, Unit 1: Cloud Ecosystem, Section 1.3: Cloud Service Models3:Stack Overflow4:What is Service as a Service (SaaS)?

SaaS within cloud computing primarily stands for Software as a Service, which delivers software applications over the internet on a subscription basis. It allows users to connect to and use cloud-based apps over the Internet, such as email, calendaring, and office tools (like Microsoft Office 365). Security as a Service (SECaaS) is an outsourcing model for security management. Typically, businesses utilize this service for functions like anti-virus software, intrusion detection, and authentication. SECaaS is also considered a type of SaaS where security services are delivered remotely via the internet. Therefore, both Software as a Service and Security as a Service are correct answers, emphasizing the diversity of services provided through the SaaS model beyond just software applications.

by Micah at Nov 19, 2025, 09:08 PM

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Hector

2 months ago

I’m with you, DataWhiz. B feels relevant in this context.

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Lindy

2 months ago

I’m leaning towards B too. Security is a big part of cloud services.

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Chaya

2 months ago

D is clear, but I’m torn on the second choice. Maybe C?

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Francine

2 months ago

I feel like B could be a trick option. Security is important but not SaaS.

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Jin

2 months ago

Agreed! A doesn't make sense at all.

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Janine

3 months ago

I think D is definitely right. Software as a Service is the main one.

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Juan

3 months ago

Wait, is Service as a Service even a thing? Sounds odd.

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Reena

3 months ago

Totally agree, it's all about Software as a Service!

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Page

3 months ago

Stack as a Service? Never heard of that one.

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Lindy

4 months ago

I thought it was Security as a Service too?

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Virgina

4 months ago

SaaS definitely means Software as a Service!

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Lashaunda

4 months ago

I'm going with D) Software as a Service and B) Security as a Service. Can't go wrong with those.

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Margot

4 months ago

C) Service as a Service? Really? That's just silly.

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Ona

4 months ago

B) Security as a Service is a good choice too.

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Georgene

5 months ago

D) Software as a Service is definitely one of the correct answers.

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Vicky

5 months ago

I feel like I've seen something similar in practice questions, but I can't recall what the other option could be.

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Viola

5 months ago

Ah, I've got it! SaaS stands for Software as a Service, so D) is definitely one of the answers. And I believe B) Security as a Service is the other correct option. Time to mark those down.

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