- A
Configure the volumes as a RAID 0 array and take a snapshot of the array.
Why wrong: RAID 0 does not provide built-in snapshot consistency; snapshots of individual volumes are still independent.
- B
Take snapshots of each volume individually while the instance is running.
Why wrong: Individual snapshots are not crash-consistent across volumes; writes may happen between snapshots.
- C
Stop the EC2 instance, take snapshots of all volumes, then start the instance.
Why wrong: Stopping the instance ensures consistency but causes downtime, which may not be acceptable for production.
- D
Use AWS Backup with application-consistent snapshots using pre- and post-scripts.
AWS Backup can orchestrate snapshots across multiple volumes and run scripts to freeze the filesystem and database, ensuring consistency.
Quick Answer
The correct approach is to use AWS Backup with application-consistent snapshots using pre- and post-scripts. This method ensures crash-consistent EBS snapshots for SAP HANA by running scripts that quiesce the filesystem and database before the snapshot is taken, freezing all I/O operations across multiple EBS volumes simultaneously, and then resuming writes after the snapshot completes. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your understanding of the critical difference between crash consistency and application consistency—a common trap is assuming that taking snapshots individually (Option A) is sufficient, but that risks data corruption if writes occur between snapshots. Remember that stopping the instance (Option B) causes unacceptable downtime for production HANA, and RAID 0 (Option C) only stripes data, not consistency. Memory tip: think “Pre-freeze, Post-resume” to recall the script workflow that guarantees cross-volume consistency without downtime.
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.
An SAP administrator needs to ensure that Amazon EBS snapshots of SAP HANA data volumes are crash-consistent. The HANA database is on a single EC2 instance with multiple EBS volumes. What is the correct approach?
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
Use AWS Backup with application-consistent snapshots using pre- and post-scripts.
Option D is correct because the AWS Backup service can create application-consistent snapshots using pre- and post-scripts to quiesce the filesystem and database. Option A (Take snapshots individually) may result in inconsistent data if writes occur between snapshots. Option B (Stop the instance) causes downtime. Option C (Use RAID 0) does not guarantee consistency across volumes.
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.
- ✗
Configure the volumes as a RAID 0 array and take a snapshot of the array.
Why it's wrong here
RAID 0 does not provide built-in snapshot consistency; snapshots of individual volumes are still independent.
- ✗
Take snapshots of each volume individually while the instance is running.
Why it's wrong here
Individual snapshots are not crash-consistent across volumes; writes may happen between snapshots.
- ✗
Stop the EC2 instance, take snapshots of all volumes, then start the instance.
Why it's wrong here
Stopping the instance ensures consistency but causes downtime, which may not be acceptable for production.
- ✓
Use AWS Backup with application-consistent snapshots using pre- and post-scripts.
Why this is correct
AWS Backup can orchestrate snapshots across multiple volumes and run scripts to freeze the filesystem and database, ensuring consistency.
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.
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What does this PAS-C01 question test?
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: Use AWS Backup with application-consistent snapshots using pre- and post-scripts. — Option D is correct because the AWS Backup service can create application-consistent snapshots using pre- and post-scripts to quiesce the filesystem and database. Option A (Take snapshots individually) may result in inconsistent data if writes occur between snapshots. Option B (Stop the instance) causes downtime. Option C (Use RAID 0) does not guarantee consistency across volumes.
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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