The answer is to enable the tiering policy that allows all data to be served from the SSD tier. This configuration directly reduces write latency on FSx for ONTAP for SAP because it ensures that both reads and writes target the high-performance SSD storage pool, bypassing the slower capacity pool. When a volume is set to auto-tier, cold data may be moved to the capacity tier, causing writes to that data to incur the latency of a recall operation; forcing all data onto the SSD tier eliminates this penalty. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your understanding of FSx for ONTAP’s storage efficiency features and their impact on SAP workloads—a common trap is confusing compression or deduplication with performance tuning, but those features add CPU overhead rather than reducing write latency. Remember the memory tip: “SSD serves, capacity lags”—if you need low write latency, keep everything on the fast tier.
PAS-C01 Technology Practice Question
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of technology. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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 environment on AWS uses Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP for shared storage. The system is experiencing high write latency. The storage administrator suspects the volume is not optimized for SAP workloads. Which configuration change would most likely reduce write latency?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "most likely"
Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
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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Enable tiering policy to allow all data to be served from the SSD tier.
Option A is correct because read-write SSD tiering reduces latency. Option B is wrong because compression increases CPU overhead. Option C is wrong because it does not affect write latency. Option D is wrong because it increases latency.
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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Enable data compression on the volume.
Why it's wrong here
Compression adds CPU overhead and may increase latency.
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Enable tiering policy to allow all data to be served from the SSD tier.
Why this is correct
Moving data to SSD tier reduces latency compared to HDD.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Enable the capacity pool tiering to auto-tier cold data to Amazon S3.
Why it's wrong here
Tiering to S3 increases latency for cold data.
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Increase the size of the volume.
Why it's wrong here
Volume size does not directly affect write latency.
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.
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: Enable tiering policy to allow all data to be served from the SSD tier. — Option A is correct because read-write SSD tiering reduces latency. Option B is wrong because compression increases CPU overhead. Option C is wrong because it does not affect write latency. Option D is wrong because it increases latency.
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: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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