- A
Share the snapshots publicly and then copy them to the target account.
Why wrong: Public sharing is insecure and not recommended for compliance.
- B
Configure S3 cross-region replication for the automated backups.
Why wrong: RDS backups are stored as snapshots, not in S3 directly.
- C
Use AWS KMS with cross-account permissions to allow the target account to decrypt and copy the snapshots.
Cross-account KMS keys enable secure sharing of encrypted snapshots.
- D
Use AWS Backup with a cross-account backup policy to copy snapshots to the target account.
AWS Backup supports cross-account backup policies.
- E
Enable automatic cross-account backup in the RDS console.
Why wrong: RDS does not have a built-in cross-account backup feature.
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Cross-Account RDS Snapshot Backup for SAP ASE Compliance
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of operations and maintenance. 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 system is deployed on EC2 with a Multi-AZ RDS for SAP ASE database. The operations team needs to ensure that database backups are stored in a separate AWS account for compliance. Which TWO actions should they take?
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 KMS with cross-account permissions to allow the target account to decrypt and copy the snapshots.
The correct answers are C and D. Option C: Using AWS KMS with cross-account permissions allows the target account to decrypt and copy encrypted snapshots, enabling secure cross-account backup. Option D: AWS Backup with a cross-account backup policy can automatically copy RDS snapshots to another account, meeting compliance requirements. Option A is wrong because sharing snapshots publicly is a severe security risk. Option B is wrong because S3 cross-region replication is for S3 objects, not RDS snapshots. Option E is wrong because the RDS console does not have an automatic cross-account backup feature; this requires AWS Backup or manual snapshot sharing with KMS.
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.
- ✗
Share the snapshots publicly and then copy them to the target account.
Why it's wrong here
Public sharing is insecure and not recommended for compliance.
- ✗
Configure S3 cross-region replication for the automated backups.
Why it's wrong here
RDS backups are stored as snapshots, not in S3 directly.
- ✓
Use AWS KMS with cross-account permissions to allow the target account to decrypt and copy the snapshots.
Why this is correct
Cross-account KMS keys enable secure sharing of encrypted snapshots.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Use AWS Backup with a cross-account backup policy to copy snapshots to the target account.
Why this is correct
AWS Backup supports cross-account backup policies.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Enable automatic cross-account backup in the RDS console.
Why it's wrong here
RDS does not have a built-in cross-account backup feature.
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.
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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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: Use AWS KMS with cross-account permissions to allow the target account to decrypt and copy the snapshots. — The correct answers are C and D. Option C: Using AWS KMS with cross-account permissions allows the target account to decrypt and copy encrypted snapshots, enabling secure cross-account backup. Option D: AWS Backup with a cross-account backup policy can automatically copy RDS snapshots to another account, meeting compliance requirements. Option A is wrong because sharing snapshots publicly is a severe security risk. Option B is wrong because S3 cross-region replication is for S3 objects, not RDS snapshots. Option E is wrong because the RDS console does not have an automatic cross-account backup feature; this requires AWS Backup or manual snapshot sharing with KMS.
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