PAS-C01 Migration Practice Question
A company is migrating an SAP system to AWS. They need to ensure that the migration complies with regulatory requirements for data residency. Which of the following is the most important consideration?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Select an AWS Region that meets data residency requirements.
Selecting an AWS Region that meets data residency requirements is crucial. AWS Artifact provides compliance reports but does not enforce data residency. Encryption and backup locations are secondary to region selection.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Use AWS Artifact to get compliance reports.
Why it's wrong here
Artifact provides documentation but does not enforce data residency.
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Select an AWS Region that meets data residency requirements.
Why this is correct
Region selection is the primary control for data residency.
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Encrypt the data at rest using AWS KMS.
Why it's wrong here
Encryption does not address data residency.
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Store backups in an S3 bucket in a different Region.
Why it's wrong here
Backups in another region may violate data residency.
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