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A production application stores critical data on an Amazon EBS volume. The team wants a simple backup method that allows the volume to be restored later if the server is lost. What should they use?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A
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Amazon S3 bucket versioning
Versioning protects S3 objects, not block storage volumes attached to EC2.
B
Best answer
Amazon EBS snapshots
EBS snapshots are the native backup mechanism for EBS volumes. They capture point-in-time copies that can later be used to create a new volume, making them a simple and reliable way to restore data after a server or volume loss. Snapshots are incremental, so repeated backups are efficient and suitable for ongoing protection.
C
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AWS Security Hub
Security Hub helps with security findings, not data backup or restore operations.
D
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Amazon CloudFront invalidations
CloudFront invalidations affect cached web content, not EBS data durability or recovery.
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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.
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How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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.
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FAQ
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What does this SAA-C03 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Amazon EBS snapshots — Amazon EBS snapshots are the correct backup choice for block storage attached to EC2. A snapshot captures the volume at a point in time and can be used to create a new EBS volume if the original is lost or corrupted. This makes snapshots the standard, low-operations method for restoring server data. Because they are incremental after the first snapshot, they also support frequent backups without needing to copy the full volume each time. Why others are wrong: S3 versioning only applies to objects stored in S3, not EBS volumes. Security Hub is for security posture and findings, not backup/restore. CloudFront invalidations refresh cached content at the edge, but they do nothing to preserve or recover data on an EC2-attached block volume.
What should I do if I get this SAA-C03 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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