- A
Refactor
Why wrong: General term; not specific to incremental migration.
- B
Big bang migration
Why wrong: High risk of downtime and rollback complexity.
- C
Strangler fig pattern
Gradually replaces monolith with microservices, allowing rollback.
- D
Rehost (lift and shift)
Why wrong: Moves the monolith as-is, no modernization.
Question 15 of 1,746
SAP-C02 Strangler Fig Pattern 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: strangler Fig Pattern. 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 monolithic e-commerce application to a microservices architecture on AWS. The migration must minimize downtime and allow rollback. Which migration strategy should the company use?
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.
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
✓
Strangler fig pattern
Option C is correct because the strangler fig pattern allows gradual replacement of monolithic components with microservices, minimizing downtime and enabling easy rollback. Option A (refactor) typically involves rewriting the entire application, which often requires significant downtime and increases risk. Option B (big bang migration) migrates all components at once, leading to extended downtime and high risk. Option D (rehost) moves the monolith as-is without modernization, which does not achieve the goal of migrating to a microservices architecture.
Key principle: Strangler Fig Pattern
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Refactor
Why it's wrong here
General term; not specific to incremental migration.
- ✗
Big bang migration
Why it's wrong here
High risk of downtime and rollback complexity.
- ✓
Strangler fig pattern
Why this is correct
Gradually replaces monolith with microservices, allowing rollback.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Strangler Fig Pattern
- ✗
Rehost (lift and shift)
Why it's wrong here
Moves the monolith as-is, no modernization.
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
- Strangler Fig Pattern
- Incremental Migration
- Rollback Capability
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
Strangler Fig Pattern
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. Strangler Fig Pattern Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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FAQ
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What does this SAP-C02 question test?
Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization — This question tests Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization — Strangler Fig Pattern.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Strangler fig pattern — Option C is correct because the strangler fig pattern allows gradual replacement of monolithic components with microservices, minimizing downtime and enabling easy rollback. Option A (refactor) typically involves rewriting the entire application, which often requires significant downtime and increases risk. Option B (big bang migration) migrates all components at once, leading to extended downtime and high risk. Option D (rehost) moves the monolith as-is without modernization, which does not achieve the goal of migrating to a microservices architecture.
What should I do if I get this SAP-C02 question wrong?
Review strangler Fig Pattern, then practise related SAP-C02 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
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?
Strangler Fig Pattern
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