- A
Amazon EBS
Correct. Amazon EBS volumes provide persistent block storage that can be attached to EC2 instances running ECS tasks, surviving container restarts.
- B
Amazon ECS Fargate ephemeral storage
Why wrong: Incorrect. Fargate ephemeral storage is temporary and lost when the task stops, so it cannot persist data beyond the container's lifecycle.
- C
Amazon ECR
Why wrong: Incorrect. Amazon ECR is a container image registry, not a storage solution for container data.
- D
Amazon S3
Why wrong: Incorrect. Amazon S3 is object storage, not a filesystem that can be mounted directly for persistent storage in ECS tasks.
- E
Amazon EFS
Correct. Amazon EFS provides a scalable, shared file system that can be mounted by ECS tasks, ensuring data persists beyond the container's lifecycle.
SAP-C02 Amazon EBS Practice Question
This SAP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of accelerate workload migration and modernization. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. A key principle to apply: amazon EBS. 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 is migrating a legacy application to Amazon ECS. The application has a stateful component that stores data on the local filesystem. Which TWO storage options can be used to persist data beyond the lifecycle of the container?
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
Amazon EBS
Options A (Amazon EBS) and E (Amazon EFS) are correct. Amazon EBS volumes can be attached to EC2 instances running ECS tasks (EC2 launch type) and persist beyond the container lifecycle. Amazon EFS provides a shared file system that can be mounted by containers, including Fargate tasks, and data persists after the container stops. Option B (Fargate ephemeral storage) is incorrect because it is temporary and lost when the container stops. Option C (Amazon ECR) is a container registry, not a storage option. Option D (Amazon S3) is object storage, not a filesystem suitable for direct attachment to containers.
Key principle: Amazon EBS
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Amazon EBS
Why this is correct
Correct. Amazon EBS volumes provide persistent block storage that can be attached to EC2 instances running ECS tasks, surviving container restarts.
Related concept
Amazon EBS
- ✗
Amazon ECS Fargate ephemeral storage
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Fargate ephemeral storage is temporary and lost when the task stops, so it cannot persist data beyond the container's lifecycle.
- ✗
Amazon ECR
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Amazon ECR is a container image registry, not a storage solution for container data.
- ✗
Amazon S3
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Amazon S3 is object storage, not a filesystem that can be mounted directly for persistent storage in ECS tasks.
- ✓
Amazon EFS
Why this is correct
Correct. Amazon EFS provides a scalable, shared file system that can be mounted by ECS tasks, ensuring data persists beyond the container's lifecycle.
Related concept
Amazon EBS
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
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
- Amazon EBS
- Amazon EFS
- Ephemeral storage
- Persistent storage
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
Amazon EBS
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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What does this SAP-C02 question test?
Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization — This question tests Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization — Amazon EBS.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Amazon EBS — Options A (Amazon EBS) and E (Amazon EFS) are correct. Amazon EBS volumes can be attached to EC2 instances running ECS tasks (EC2 launch type) and persist beyond the container lifecycle. Amazon EFS provides a shared file system that can be mounted by containers, including Fargate tasks, and data persists after the container stops. Option B (Fargate ephemeral storage) is incorrect because it is temporary and lost when the container stops. Option C (Amazon ECR) is a container registry, not a storage option. Option D (Amazon S3) is object storage, not a filesystem suitable for direct attachment to containers.
What should I do if I get this SAP-C02 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Amazon EBS
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