20+ practice questions focused on Technology — one of the most tested topics on the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Technology PracticeA company is migrating a large on-premises NoSQL database that stores SAP-related data to Amazon DynamoDB as part of their AWS SAP environment. The database has tables with uneven access patterns, and some items are accessed infrequently but must be retained for compliance. The company wants to optimize costs without sacrificing performance. Which THREE strategies should the solutions architect recommend? (Choose THREE.)
Explanation: The correct strategies are to use Amazon S3 Standard-Infrequent Access (S3 Standard-IA) for storing infrequently accessed SAP HANA backup files, as it provides lower storage costs with fast retrieval when needed, and to use Amazon ElastiCache for Memcached to cache frequently accessed database query results, reducing read load and improving performance for the DynamoDB-backed SAP environment. Option B is incorrect because SAP HANA's TTL would prematurely delete compliance data that must be retained. Option D is incorrect because disabling auto scaling would lead to either over-provisioning (higher costs) or performance issues. Option E is incorrect because S3 lifecycle policies transition data to Glacier, but the requirement is for infrequent access with retention, not archival; Glacier is for long-term archival where retrieval times are not as critical, and the data may need to be accessed occasionally, making S3 Standard-IA a better fit. These strategies optimize costs without sacrificing performance.
A company runs a containerized application on Amazon ECS with Fargate launch type. The application needs to access an Amazon RDS database that is in a private subnet. The ECS tasks are also in private subnets. The security group for the RDS instance allows inbound traffic on port 3306 from the security group attached to the ECS tasks. However, the application cannot connect to the database. Which solution should the company implement to resolve this issue?
Explanation: When using security group IDs in inbound rules, the traffic is evaluated based on the source security group's network interfaces, not the IP addresses. However, for this to work, the security group must be attached to the ECS tasks' elastic network interfaces (ENIs). By attaching the same security group to both the ECS tasks and the RDS instance, and adding a self-referencing inbound rule for port 3306, the RDS instance will accept traffic from any resource that has that security group attached, including the ECS tasks. This resolves the connectivity issue because the security group rule correctly identifies the source by the security group ID, not by IP.
Drag and drop the steps to optimize SAP HANA performance by moving to an SAP HANA instance on AWS EC2 into the correct order.
Explanation: Performance optimization via EC2 migration involves assessment, sizing, data migration, configuration, and testing.
An SAP system running on AWS uses a large memory-optimized instance (e.g., u-6tb1.metal). The system administrator notices that SAP workloads are occasionally hitting memory swap, causing performance degradation. The SAP application is configured to use SAP HANA. What is the most effective solution to address this issue?
Explanation: Configuring HANA Large Pages reduces memory fragmentation and improves memory management efficiency, which can help alleviate memory pressure and reduce swap usage. SAP HANA recommends using large pages to optimize memory allocation and minimize overhead. Option A is incorrect because HANA memory overcommit and KSM are not recommended for HANA; KSM can cause performance overhead and unpredictability, and overcommit is not a standard practice. Option C is a monitoring solution that does not address the root cause. Option D increases swap space, which only masks the problem and can degrade performance further.
A company wants to set up an SAP HANA system replication across two AWS Regions for disaster recovery. Which AWS service should they use to achieve the lowest possible recovery point objective (RPO)?
Explanation: AWS Direct Connect provides a dedicated, private network connection between on-premises or AWS regions, offering consistent low latency and high throughput essential for SAP HANA system replication. This minimizes data loss during log shipping, achieving the lowest possible RPO compared to internet-based options.
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2. Review every explanation
For each question — right or wrong — read the full explanation. Understanding why an answer is correct is more valuable than knowing the answer itself.
3. Focus on exam traps
Technology questions on the PAS-C01 frequently use trap wording. Look for subtle differences in answers that test your precision, not just general knowledge.
4. Reach 80% consistently
Do repeated sessions until you score 80%+ three times in a row. Then move to mixed-mode practice to test cross-topic recall under realistic conditions.
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