- A
Set up HANA System Replication (HSR) in asynchronous mode from the primary to a secondary EC2 instance in the DR Region. Use the same instance type and EBS configuration. In case of failure, perform a HSR takeover.
B is correct: HSR async meets RPO and RTO.
- B
Take EBS snapshots of the RAID array every 15 minutes and replicate them to the DR Region using EBS snapshot copy. In the DR Region, restore the snapshots to new volumes and attach them to a new EC2 instance.
Why wrong: A is wrong: snapshot frequency is too high and restore time exceeds RTO.
- C
Back up the HANA database to Amazon S3 every 15 minutes using the HANA backup tool, and set up cross-Region replication for the S3 bucket. In the DR Region, restore the latest backup to a new EC2 instance.
Why wrong: D is wrong: restore from S3 backup takes too long.
- D
Use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) to continuously replicate changes to a target HANA database in the DR Region.
Why wrong: C is wrong: DMS does not support HANA as a target for continuous replication.
PAS-C01 Technology Practice Question
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of technology. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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 runs its SAP HANA database on an EC2 instance (r5.8xlarge) with 8 EBS gp2 volumes (1 TB each) in a RAID 0 stripe. The database is critical and requires high availability. The current architecture uses a single EC2 instance in one Availability Zone. The company wants to implement a disaster recovery solution with a Recovery Point Objective (RPO) of 15 minutes and a Recovery Time Objective (RTO) of 4 hours. The DR site must be in a different AWS Region. The SAP HANA database size is 4 TB. The company has a 1 Gbps Direct Connect connection between the primary and DR Regions. The database workload is write-intensive with an average write throughput of 200 MB/s. Which solution meets the RPO and RTO 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 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
Set up HANA System Replication (HSR) in asynchronous mode from the primary to a secondary EC2 instance in the DR Region. Use the same instance type and EBS configuration. In case of failure, perform a HSR takeover.
Option B is correct. HANA System Replication (HSR) in async mode can replicate data with sub-minute RPO. Using the same instance type and RAID configuration ensures performance. The 1 Gbps connection can handle the replication traffic (200 MB/s = 1.6 Gbps, but compression reduces it). Option A is incorrect because EBS snapshots cannot be taken every 15 minutes and restoring 4 TB from snapshots takes more than 4 hours. Option C is incorrect because DMS is for database migration, not HANA replication. Option D is incorrect because backing up to S3 and restoring takes longer than 4 hours.
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.
- ✓
Set up HANA System Replication (HSR) in asynchronous mode from the primary to a secondary EC2 instance in the DR Region. Use the same instance type and EBS configuration. In case of failure, perform a HSR takeover.
Why this is correct
B is correct: HSR async meets RPO and RTO.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "primary" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Take EBS snapshots of the RAID array every 15 minutes and replicate them to the DR Region using EBS snapshot copy. In the DR Region, restore the snapshots to new volumes and attach them to a new EC2 instance.
Why it's wrong here
A is wrong: snapshot frequency is too high and restore time exceeds RTO.
- ✗
Back up the HANA database to Amazon S3 every 15 minutes using the HANA backup tool, and set up cross-Region replication for the S3 bucket. In the DR Region, restore the latest backup to a new EC2 instance.
Why it's wrong here
D is wrong: restore from S3 backup takes too long.
- ✗
Use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) to continuously replicate changes to a target HANA database in the DR Region.
Why it's wrong here
C is wrong: DMS does not support HANA as a target for continuous replication.
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.
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What does this PAS-C01 question test?
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: Set up HANA System Replication (HSR) in asynchronous mode from the primary to a secondary EC2 instance in the DR Region. Use the same instance type and EBS configuration. In case of failure, perform a HSR takeover. — Option B is correct. HANA System Replication (HSR) in async mode can replicate data with sub-minute RPO. Using the same instance type and RAID configuration ensures performance. The 1 Gbps connection can handle the replication traffic (200 MB/s = 1.6 Gbps, but compression reduces it). Option A is incorrect because EBS snapshots cannot be taken every 15 minutes and restoring 4 TB from snapshots takes more than 4 hours. Option C is incorrect because DMS is for database migration, not HANA replication. Option D is incorrect because backing up to S3 and restoring takes longer than 4 hours.
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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