The answer is to configure an Amazon CloudWatch alarm to automatically recover the instance. This is correct because bare metal EC2 instances, unlike virtualized ones, do not support live migration; when a hardware failure occurs, the instance stops, and automatic recovery via a CloudWatch alarm can restart it on healthy physical hardware, provided the instance is associated with an Elastic IP or is part of an Auto Scaling group. On the AWS Certified SAP on SAP HANA Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your understanding of the unique recovery constraints for bare metal SAP HANA workloads, where manual restart or EBS snapshot restoration would introduce unacceptable downtime. A common trap is assuming EBS snapshots or changing to a virtualized instance are faster, but automatic recovery is the only option that minimizes recovery time without manual intervention. Memory tip: for bare metal, think “CloudWatch alarm = hardware swap,” not “snapshot = data restore.”
PAS-C01 Technology Practice Question
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of technology. 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.
A company is running SAP HANA on a bare metal EC2 instance. The system experiences a hardware failure that causes an instance stop. The company needs to recover the instance quickly. What should the company do to minimize recovery time?
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 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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Configure an Amazon CloudWatch alarm to automatically recover the instance
For bare metal instances, automatic recovery via CloudWatch alarm can restart the instance on healthy hardware if the instance is configured with an Elastic IP or is part of an ASG. Option B is correct. Manual restart (A) is slower. EBS snapshots (C) require restore time. Changing to a virtualized instance (D) may not be immediate.
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 AWS CloudFormation to recreate the instance
Why it's wrong here
CloudFormation template execution is not automatic recovery.
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Manually start the instance from the EC2 console
Why it's wrong here
Manual recovery takes time and requires human intervention.
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Restore the instance from the latest EBS snapshot
Why it's wrong here
Restoring from snapshot takes longer than recovery.
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Configure an Amazon CloudWatch alarm to automatically recover the instance
Why this is correct
CloudWatch can automatically recover an instance on healthy hardware.
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.
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 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. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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.
Technology — This question tests Technology — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Configure an Amazon CloudWatch alarm to automatically recover the instance — For bare metal instances, automatic recovery via CloudWatch alarm can restart the instance on healthy hardware if the instance is configured with an Elastic IP or is part of an ASG. Option B is correct. Manual restart (A) is slower. EBS snapshots (C) require restore time. Changing to a virtualized instance (D) may not be immediate.
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: "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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