SAP-C02 Practice Question: Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization
This SAP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of accelerate workload migration and modernization. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. 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.
Network Topology
A company is migrating a critical database server to Amazon EC2. The root volume (EBS) is configured with DeleteOnTermination=false. After migration, the company needs to ensure that if the EC2 instance fails, a new instance can be quickly launched using the same data. The company takes regular snapshots of the volume. Which statement is correct regarding the root volume's behavior?
Network Topology
A
The root volume cannot be used as a boot volume for a new instance.
Why wrong: The root volume can be used as a boot volume for a new instance if attached as /dev/sda1.
B
The root volume will be automatically deleted when the instance is terminated.
Why wrong: DeleteOnTermination=false means the volume persists.
C
The root volume will persist after instance termination and can be attached to another instance.
The volume remains and can be attached to a new instance for recovery.
D
Snapshots of the volume will be automatically deleted when the instance is terminated.
Why wrong: Snapshots are independent and are not deleted when the instance terminates.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
The root volume will persist after instance termination and can be attached to another instance.
Option C is correct because when DeleteOnTermination is set to false, the root volume persists after the EC2 instance is terminated. This allows the volume to be attached to another instance, enabling quick recovery. Option A is incorrect because the root volume can be used as a boot volume for a new instance when attached. Option B is incorrect because the volume is not automatically deleted; deletion only occurs when DeleteOnTermination is true. Option D is incorrect because snapshots are independent of the DeleteOnTermination setting and are not automatically deleted upon instance termination.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
✗
The root volume cannot be used as a boot volume for a new instance.
Why it's wrong here
The root volume can be used as a boot volume for a new instance if attached as /dev/sda1.
✗
The root volume will be automatically deleted when the instance is terminated.
Why it's wrong here
DeleteOnTermination=false means the volume persists.
✓
The root volume will persist after instance termination and can be attached to another instance.
Why this is correct
The volume remains and can be attached to a new instance for recovery.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Snapshots of the volume will be automatically deleted when the instance is terminated.
Why it's wrong here
Snapshots are independent and are not deleted when the instance terminates.
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.
Detailed technical explanation
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which SAP-C02 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization — This question tests Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The root volume will persist after instance termination and can be attached to another instance. — Option C is correct because when DeleteOnTermination is set to false, the root volume persists after the EC2 instance is terminated. This allows the volume to be attached to another instance, enabling quick recovery. Option A is incorrect because the root volume can be used as a boot volume for a new instance when attached. Option B is incorrect because the volume is not automatically deleted; deletion only occurs when DeleteOnTermination is true. Option D is incorrect because snapshots are independent of the DeleteOnTermination setting and are not automatically deleted upon instance termination.
What should I do if I get this SAP-C02 question wrong?
Identify which SAP-C02 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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