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Which of the following is usually accessed via a web browser?

  1. IaaS

  2. SaaS

  3. PaaS

  4. Virtual Machines

The correct answer is: PaaS

The correct answer focuses on Software as a Service (SaaS) being typically accessed via a web browser. SaaS refers to cloud-based applications that are hosted on the service provider's infrastructure and delivered over the internet. Users can easily access these applications through a web browser without needing to install any software locally. This model allows for high accessibility and convenience, as users can work from any device with internet connectivity. In contrast, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provides virtualized computing resources over the internet, such as servers and storage, typically managed through specialized management consoles rather than standard web browsers. Platform as a Service (PaaS) offers a platform allowing developers to build, deploy, and manage applications but usually requires specific development environments or tools and is not always accessed directly via a web browser. Virtual Machines, while they can be accessed through web-based management tools, generally require more specific interfaces for control and management, which are not always browser-based. This distinction illustrates why SaaS is the most straightforward option for web browser access, as it represents applications that are designed to be used in that manner, making it user-friendly and widely accessible.