- A
AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
Why wrong: DMS is for data migration, not auditing.
- B
VPC Flow Logs
Why wrong: VPC Flow Logs capture network traffic, not SQL statements.
- C
Amazon RDS Performance Insights
Why wrong: Performance Insights shows performance metrics, not SQL audit logs.
- D
CloudWatch Logs with PostgreSQL audit logs
Enable pgaudit extension and publish logs to CloudWatch Logs.
Question 341 of 1,730
DBS-C01 pgaudit Practice Question
This DBS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of database security. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. A key principle to apply: pgaudit. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company wants to audit all SQL statements executed on their RDS for PostgreSQL database. Which AWS service should they use?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
CloudWatch Logs with PostgreSQL audit logs
Option D is correct. For auditing SQL statements on Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, you enable the PostgreSQL Audit Extension (pgaudit) and configure it to send logs to Amazon CloudWatch Logs. CloudWatch Logs can then be used to monitor, store, and access the SQL audit logs. Option A (AWS Database Migration Service) is used for migrating databases, not auditing. Option B (VPC Flow Logs) captures IP traffic metadata, not SQL statements. Option C (Amazon RDS Performance Insights) monitors database performance metrics, not individual SQL statements.
Key principle: pgaudit
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
Why it's wrong here
DMS is for data migration, not auditing.
- ✗
VPC Flow Logs
Why it's wrong here
VPC Flow Logs capture network traffic, not SQL statements.
- ✗
Amazon RDS Performance Insights
Why it's wrong here
Performance Insights shows performance metrics, not SQL audit logs.
- ✓
CloudWatch Logs with PostgreSQL audit logs
Why this is correct
Enable pgaudit extension and publish logs to CloudWatch Logs.
Related concept
pgaudit
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
Performance Insights shows performance metrics, not SQL audit logs.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- pgaudit
- CloudWatch Logs
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
pgaudit
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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FAQ
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What does this DBS-C01 question test?
Database Security — This question tests Database Security — pgaudit.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: CloudWatch Logs with PostgreSQL audit logs — Option D is correct. For auditing SQL statements on Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, you enable the PostgreSQL Audit Extension (pgaudit) and configure it to send logs to Amazon CloudWatch Logs. CloudWatch Logs can then be used to monitor, store, and access the SQL audit logs. Option A (AWS Database Migration Service) is used for migrating databases, not auditing. Option B (VPC Flow Logs) captures IP traffic metadata, not SQL statements. Option C (Amazon RDS Performance Insights) monitors database performance metrics, not individual SQL statements.
What should I do if I get this DBS-C01 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
pgaudit
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