The answer is to enable stickiness on the target group and configure the duration. Sticky sessions, also known as session affinity, ensure that a client’s requests are always routed to the same backend EC2 instance, which is critical for SAP systems that maintain session state locally. On an Application Load Balancer, stickiness is configured at the target group level, not on the load balancer itself, and the ALB automatically generates the required cookies—no manual cookie creation is needed. For the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your understanding of ALB-specific features versus Classic Load Balancer settings, with a common trap being the mistaken belief that you must enable stickiness on the load balancer or generate cookies manually. Remember the memory tip: “Stick to the target group, not the ALB—cookies are auto-baked.”
PAS-C01 Operations and Maintenance Practice Question
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of operations and maintenance. 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 system on AWS uses an Application Load Balancer (ALB) to distribute traffic to multiple EC2 instances. The operations team wants to enable sticky sessions (session affinity) for the ALB. Which TWO steps are required? (Choose TWO.)
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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Set the stickiness duration in seconds
Options B and C are correct: Enable stickiness on the target group and configure the duration. Option A is not required; cookies are generated by the ALB. Option D is for Classic Load Balancer. Option E is for cross-zone load balancing.
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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Set the stickiness duration in seconds
Why this is correct
Duration controls how long the session is sticky.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Cross-zone load balancing distributes traffic evenly across AZs.
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Create a custom cookie on the application server
Why it's wrong here
ALB supports application-based cookies but can also generate its own.
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Enable stickiness on the target group
Why this is correct
Stickiness must be enabled on the target group.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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 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
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.
Operations and Maintenance — This question tests Operations and Maintenance — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Set the stickiness duration in seconds — Options B and C are correct: Enable stickiness on the target group and configure the duration. Option A is not required; cookies are generated by the ALB. Option D is for Classic Load Balancer. Option E is for cross-zone load balancing.
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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