PAS-C01 Technology Practice Question
An SAP system needs to store audit logs for 7 years to meet compliance requirements. The logs are accessed rarely. Which storage class is MOST cost-effective?
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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Amazon S3 Glacier Deep Archive
S3 Glacier Deep Archive is the lowest cost for long-term archival. Option A is incorrect because S3 Standard is for frequently accessed data. Option C is incorrect because S3 One Zone-IA is for infrequent access but not archival. Option D is incorrect because S3 Intelligent-Tiering incurs monitoring costs and is not as cost-effective for rarely accessed logs over 7 years.
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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Amazon S3 Standard
Why it's wrong here
Amazon S3 Standard is designed for frequently accessed data and is not cost-effective for long-term archival.
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Amazon S3 Glacier Deep Archive
Why this is correct
Amazon S3 Glacier Deep Archive is the most cost-effective storage class for long-term archival of rarely accessed data, making it the best choice for 7-year compliance logs.
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Amazon S3 One Zone-Infrequent Access
Why it's wrong here
Amazon S3 One Zone-Infrequent Access is for infrequently accessed data but not designed for long-term archival; costs are higher than Glacier Deep Archive.
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Amazon S3 Intelligent-Tiering
Why it's wrong here
Amazon S3 Intelligent-Tiering automatically moves data between tiers but incurs monitoring costs and is not as cost-effective for data that is almost never accessed over 7 years.
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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