PAS-C01 Technology Practice Question
An SAP administrator needs to ensure that all API calls made to AWS services by the SAP system are logged for auditing purposes. Which AWS service should be enabled?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse AWS Config (configuration tracking) with CloudTrail (API auditing), or assume VPC Flow Logs cover all logging needs, but only CloudTrail provides the detailed API call records required for auditing AWS service interactions.
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
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AWS CloudTrail
AWS CloudTrail is the correct service because it records all API calls made to AWS services, including the caller identity, time, source IP, and request parameters. For SAP systems requiring audit logs of AWS interactions, CloudTrail provides the necessary event history for security analysis, resource change tracking, and compliance auditing.
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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AWS Config
Why it's wrong here
Config evaluates resource configurations against desired policies.
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AWS CloudTrail
Why this is correct
CloudTrail provides a record of API activity in your account.
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Amazon CloudWatch
Why it's wrong here
CloudWatch monitors performance and operational data, not API calls.
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VPC Flow Logs
Why it's wrong here
Flow Logs capture IP traffic information, not API calls.
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