PAS-C01 Design of SAP Workloads on AWS Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
{
"Version": "2012-10-17",
"Statement": [
{
"Effect": "Allow",
"Action": [
"ec2:DescribeInstances",
"ec2:DescribeVolumes",
"ec2:CreateSnapshot",
"ec2:CreateTags"
],
"Resource": "*"
},
{
"Effect": "Allow",
"Action": [
"s3:PutObject",
"s3:GetObject"
],
"Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::sap-backup-bucket/*"
}
]
}An SAP administrator created the above IAM policy for an EC2 instance that performs automated SAP HANA backups. The backup script runs successfully but fails to upload the backup files to the S3 bucket. What is the most likely cause?
⚠ Common exam trap
The key trap is that s3:PutObject alone is insufficient for large uploads; candidates mistakenly assume that granting s3:PutObject covers all upload scenarios when multipart upload permissions are also required.
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
✓
The IAM policy does not include permissions for multipart upload operations
The IAM policy shown in the question (not fully displayed here) likely includes s3:PutObject but omits the required s3:PutObjectPart and s3:AbortMultipartUpload permissions. SAP HANA backups often produce large files that exceed the 5 GB single-upload limit, forcing the AWS CLI or SDK to use multipart upload. Without these permissions, the upload fails after the script runs successfully.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The S3 bucket policy denies the upload
Why it's wrong here
There is no evidence of a bucket policy; the IAM policy is insufficient.
- ✓
The IAM policy does not include permissions for multipart upload operations
Why this is correct
Multipart uploads require additional actions like s3:AbortMultipartUpload.
- ✗
The IAM policy does not allow s3:PutObject
Why it's wrong here
The policy explicitly allows s3:PutObject.
- ✗
The EC2 instance does not have permission to create snapshots
Why it's wrong here
The policy allows ec2:CreateSnapshot.
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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