- A
The instance type must be certified by SAP for HANA.
Only certified instances are supported for production HANA.
- B
The instance type should include instance store volumes for data persistence.
Why wrong: Instance store is ephemeral; HANA uses EBS.
- C
The instance must include GPU acceleration for HANA operations.
Why wrong: GPU is not used by standard HANA.
- D
The instance must have enough memory to accommodate the HANA database.
HANA is memory-constrained and requires sufficient RAM.
- E
The instance should provide high network bandwidth for replication and client access.
High network throughput is needed for HANA system replication and client communication.
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PAS-C01 Technology Practice Question
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of technology. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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.
Which THREE factors should be considered when choosing an EC2 instance type for an SAP HANA production system? (Choose three.)
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
✓
The instance type must be certified by SAP for HANA.
Option A is correct because SAP HANA requires specific hardware certification to ensure compatibility and performance. AWS provides a list of EC2 instance types that have been certified by SAP for running HANA production workloads, and using a non-certified instance can lead to instability, lack of support, and potential data integrity issues.
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.
- ✓
The instance type must be certified by SAP for HANA.
Why this is correct
Only certified instances are supported for production HANA.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
The instance type should include instance store volumes for data persistence.
Why it's wrong here
Instance store is ephemeral; HANA uses EBS.
- ✗
The instance must include GPU acceleration for HANA operations.
Why it's wrong here
GPU is not used by standard HANA.
- ✓
The instance must have enough memory to accommodate the HANA database.
Why this is correct
HANA is memory-constrained and requires sufficient RAM.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
The instance should provide high network bandwidth for replication and client access.
Why this is correct
High network throughput is needed for HANA system replication and client communication.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the misconception that instance store volumes are suitable for persistent database storage, but in reality, they are ephemeral and should not be used for production HANA data that requires durability.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
SAP HANA is an in-memory database, meaning the entire dataset is loaded into RAM for processing. Therefore, the instance's memory size directly dictates the maximum database size. High network bandwidth is critical for HANA system replication (HSR) and for handling client traffic, as HANA relies on low-latency, high-throughput network connections to maintain performance and data consistency across nodes.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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Technology — This question tests Technology — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: The instance type must be certified by SAP for HANA. — Option A is correct because SAP HANA requires specific hardware certification to ensure compatibility and performance. AWS provides a list of EC2 instance types that have been certified by SAP for running HANA production workloads, and using a non-certified instance can lead to instability, lack of support, and potential data integrity issues.
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