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With reference to “Software as a Service (SaaS)”, consider the following statements :

  1. 1.SaaS buyers can customise the user interface and can change data fields.
  2. 2.SaaS users can access their data through their mobile devices.
  3. 3.Outlook, Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail are forms of SaaS.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

Software as a Service (SaaS) models offer flexibility in customization, allowing users to modify interfaces and data structures to some extent. Accessing cloud-based services like SaaS applications via mobile devices is a standard feature, enabling user convenience. Web-based email services such as Outlook, Hotmail, and Yahoo! Mail are prime examples of SaaS, where the software and data are hosted by the provider and accessed over the internet.

Source: UPSC gs1 2022

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