Quick Answer
The answer is to configure EC2 Auto Recovery and wait for recovery. This is correct because when an EC2 instance’s system status is impaired, it indicates an underlying hardware or software issue on the physical host, and EC2 Auto Recovery automatically moves the instance to a new, healthy host without requiring manual intervention. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of the difference between instance status checks (which focus on the OS and application) and system status checks (which focus on the underlying hardware). A common trap is choosing to stop and start the instance, which also moves it to new hardware, but the exam emphasizes that EC2 Auto Recovery is the automated, preferred solution for production SAP workloads because it minimizes downtime and requires no manual action. Remember the mnemonic: “System status = Sick host, Auto Recovery = Automatic fix; Instance status = Sick OS, reboot or fix yourself.”
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of operations and maintenance. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. 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.
An SAP administrator runs the CLI commands shown in the exhibit for a production EC2 instance. The output indicates that the instance is running but the system status is impaired. Which action should the administrator take to recover the instance?
Reboot the instance using the AWS console.
Why wrong: Rebooting might not resolve hardware impairment.
Restart the SAP application services.
Why wrong: The issue is at the hardware level, not application.
Configure EC2 Auto Recovery and wait for recovery.
Auto Recovery handles hardware impairment automatically.
Stop and start the instance.
Why wrong: Stop/start moves to new hardware, but automated recovery is preferred.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Configure EC2 Auto Recovery and wait for recovery.
Option D is correct because EC2 Auto Recovery can automatically recover an instance when system status is impaired. Option A is wrong because the instance is already running. Option B is wrong because rebooting might not fix underlying hardware issues. Option C is wrong because stopping and starting moves the instance to new hardware, which is similar to recovery, but EC2 Auto Recovery is the automated solution.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Reboot the instance using the AWS console.
Why it's wrong here
Rebooting might not resolve hardware impairment.
Restart the SAP application services.
Why it's wrong here
The issue is at the hardware level, not application.
Configure EC2 Auto Recovery and wait for recovery.
Why this is correct
Auto Recovery handles hardware impairment automatically.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Stop and start the instance.
Why it's wrong here
Stop/start moves to new hardware, but automated recovery is preferred.
Common exam traps
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
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
What to study next
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Operations and Maintenance — This question tests Operations and Maintenance — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Configure EC2 Auto Recovery and wait for recovery. — Option D is correct because EC2 Auto Recovery can automatically recover an instance when system status is impaired. Option A is wrong because the instance is already running. Option B is wrong because rebooting might not fix underlying hardware issues. Option C is wrong because stopping and starting moves the instance to new hardware, which is similar to recovery, but EC2 Auto Recovery is the automated solution.
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.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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