SAP-C02 Practice Question: Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization
This SAP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of accelerate workload migration and modernization. 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. 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
Refer to the exhibit. A solutions architect runs the AWS CLI command and receives the output shown. The instance was stopped 2 hours ago. The company wants to minimize costs. What should the architect do next?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "minimum / minimize"
Why it matters: Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
Network Topology
A
Keep the instance stopped; only storage costs apply.
Correct. A stopped instance does not incur instance charges, only storage costs for EBS volumes.
B
Terminate the instance to avoid any further charges.
Why wrong: Incorrect. Terminating the instance would delete it and attached volumes, which may not minimize costs if you need the instance later, and could incur additional costs for snapshots.
C
Start the instance to verify it works.
Why wrong: Incorrect. Starting the instance would incur both instance and EBS charges, increasing costs.
D
Hibernate the instance to save memory state.
Why wrong: Incorrect. Hibernation is not possible from a stopped state; it requires the instance to be running and configured for hibernation.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Keep the instance stopped; only storage costs apply.
When an EC2 instance is stopped, you are not charged for instance usage hours, but you continue to pay for any attached EBS volumes. Thus, keeping the instance stopped minimizes costs while retaining the instance configuration and data. Option B (terminate) would delete the instance and its attached volumes, potentially incurring data loss and additional costs for snapshots. Option C (start) would resume instance charges and EBS volume costs. Option D (hibernate) is not available from a stopped state; hibernation can only be initiated from a running instance and saves the memory state to an EBS volume, but it also incurs charges for that volume.
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.
✓
Keep the instance stopped; only storage costs apply.
Why this is correct
Correct. A stopped instance does not incur instance charges, only storage costs for EBS volumes.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Terminate the instance to avoid any further charges.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Terminating the instance would delete it and attached volumes, which may not minimize costs if you need the instance later, and could incur additional costs for snapshots.
✗
Start the instance to verify it works.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Starting the instance would incur both instance and EBS charges, increasing costs.
✗
Hibernate the instance to save memory state.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Hibernation is not possible from a stopped state; it requires the instance to be running and configured for hibernation.
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 startup's cloud architect reviews their monthly bill and notices costs are higher than expected for a long-running batch job. Switching from on-demand instances to Reserved Instances — or using Spot/Preemptible VMs — can reduce compute costs by up to 72 %. Questions like this test whether you understand the tradeoffs between commitment, flexibility, and cost across cloud pricing models.
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: Keep the instance stopped; only storage costs apply. — When an EC2 instance is stopped, you are not charged for instance usage hours, but you continue to pay for any attached EBS volumes. Thus, keeping the instance stopped minimizes costs while retaining the instance configuration and data. Option B (terminate) would delete the instance and its attached volumes, potentially incurring data loss and additional costs for snapshots. Option C (start) would resume instance charges and EBS volume costs. Option D (hibernate) is not available from a stopped state; hibernation can only be initiated from a running instance and saves the memory state to an EBS volume, but it also incurs charges for that volume.
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.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "minimum / minimize". Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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