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.
Network Topology
An SAP administrator runs the AWS CLI command shown in the exhibit to check the status of a production HANA instance. The output shows the instance is running in us-east-1a. However, the SAP application team reports that the HANA database is not responding. What should the administrator check next to diagnose the issue?
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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The HANA database service is not running on the instance
The CLI output shows the instance is running, but does not indicate whether the HANA database service is actually running or healthy. The administrator should check the HANA database status by connecting to the instance or using SAP HANA Studio. Option D is correct. The instance is running (A is wrong). The EBS volumes could be detached but that is less likely. The security group rules are not checked by this command.
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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The EBS volumes are detached from the instance
Why it's wrong here
No indication of volume detachment; the instance is running.
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The instance state is 'running' so no issue with the instance
Why it's wrong here
The instance can be running but the database may be down.
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The HANA database service is not running on the instance
Why this is correct
The administrator should verify the HANA process is running.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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The security group does not allow inbound traffic to the database port
Why it's wrong here
The command does not check security group rules.
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.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
The command does not check security group rules.
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 healthcare organisation deploys an application with a public-facing web tier and a private database tier. The database subnet has no public IP and only accepts connections from the web tier's security group. Questions like this test whether you can design cloud network isolation using VNets/VPCs, subnets, and security group rules.
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: The HANA database service is not running on the instance — The CLI output shows the instance is running, but does not indicate whether the HANA database service is actually running or healthy. The administrator should check the HANA database status by connecting to the instance or using SAP HANA Studio. Option D is correct. The instance is running (A is wrong). The EBS volumes could be detached but that is less likely. The security group rules are not checked by this command.
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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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