PAS-C01 Technology Practice Question
A company is setting up SAP HANA database backups to Amazon S3. Which TWO actions are required to ensure secure and efficient backup operations? (Choose TWO.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse optional security or cost-saving features (like KMS encryption or Glacier lifecycle policies) with mandatory requirements for secure and efficient backup operations, leading them to select options that are beneficial but not strictly required.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Create an IAM role for the EC2 instance running SAP HANA with permissions to write to the S3 bucket.
The EC2 instance running SAP HANA must assume an IAM role that grants permissions to write backup files to the S3 bucket. This follows the principle of least privilege and avoids embedding long-term credentials in the instance, which is a security best practice for automated backup operations.
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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Create an IAM role for the EC2 instance running SAP HANA with permissions to write to the S3 bucket.
Why this is correct
The instance needs permissions to write backups to S3.
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Enable S3 Transfer Acceleration on the backup bucket.
Why it's wrong here
Transfer Acceleration is optional and not required for backup operations.
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Enable server-side encryption with AWS KMS for the S3 bucket.
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is recommended but not required for backup operations.
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Set up an S3 Lifecycle policy to move older backups to Amazon Glacier.
Why it's wrong here
Lifecycle policies are for cost management, not a requirement for backup operations.
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Configure a VPC Endpoint for S3 to keep traffic within the AWS network.
Why this is correct
A VPC Endpoint provides a secure connection to S3 without traversing the internet.
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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