The correct solution is to use SAP HANA System Replication in asynchronous mode across regions combined with EBS snapshots taken every 15 minutes. This meets the cross-region disaster recovery requirements of an RTO under 2 hours and an RPO under 15 minutes because asynchronous replication avoids the latency issues that make synchronous replication impossible across distant AWS regions, while the frequent EBS snapshots provide an additional recovery layer to ensure the RPO is consistently met. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your understanding of the fundamental trade-off between synchronous and asynchronous replication in a multi-region DR scenario—a common trap is assuming synchronous mode works across regions, but latency always forces asynchronous mode for cross-region setups. Remember the memory tip: “Sync for same, Async for across” to quickly recall that synchronous replication is only viable within a single region, while cross-region DR requires asynchronous replication to achieve the stated RTO and RPO.
PAS-C01 Design of SAP Workloads on AWS Practice Question
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of design of sap workloads on aws. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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.
A company is running SAP Business Suite on AWS and wants to implement a disaster recovery (DR) strategy with a Recovery Time Objective (RTO) of less than 2 hours and a Recovery Point Objective (RPO) of less than 15 minutes. The primary and DR sites are in different AWS regions. Which solution meets these requirements?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "primary"
Why it matters: Asks for the main purpose or function, not a secondary benefit. Eliminate answers that describe side-effects or partial functions.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Use SAP HANA System Replication in asynchronous mode across regions with EBS snapshots every 15 minutes
SAP HANA System Replication with synchronous mode in the same region can achieve RPO < 15 minutes, but across regions asynchronous replication is needed. Option A is wrong because cross-region synchronous replication is not possible due to latency. Option B is wrong because EBS snapshots alone may not meet RPO. Option C is wrong because S3 cross-region replication is for objects, not SAP data.
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.
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Use SAP HANA System Replication in asynchronous mode across regions with EBS snapshots every 15 minutes
Why this is correct
Asynchronous replication with frequent snapshots can meet RPO < 15 minutes and RTO < 2 hours.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "primary" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Use EBS snapshots replicated to the DR region with S3 cross-region replication
Why it's wrong here
Cross-region replication may not meet RPO of < 15 minutes and snapshots are not continuous.
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Use AWS Backup with continuous backups
Why it's wrong here
AWS Backup does not support continuous backups for SAP HANA with sub-15 minute RPO.
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Use SAP HANA System Replication in synchronous mode across regions
Why it's wrong here
Synchronous replication across regions is impractical due to high latency.
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 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.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which PAS-C01 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.
Design of SAP Workloads on AWS — This question tests Design of SAP Workloads on AWS — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use SAP HANA System Replication in asynchronous mode across regions with EBS snapshots every 15 minutes — SAP HANA System Replication with synchronous mode in the same region can achieve RPO < 15 minutes, but across regions asynchronous replication is needed. Option A is wrong because cross-region synchronous replication is not possible due to latency. Option B is wrong because EBS snapshots alone may not meet RPO. Option C is wrong because S3 cross-region replication is for objects, not SAP data.
What should I do if I get this PAS-C01 question wrong?
Identify which PAS-C01 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: "primary". Asks for the main purpose or function, not a secondary benefit. Eliminate answers that describe side-effects or partial functions.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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