Impact of DeleteOnTermination=false on EBS Volumes for SAP
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of technology. 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.
Network Topology
Refer to the exhibit. An SAP administrator is reviewing the block device mappings of an EC2 instance. What is the impact of the DeleteOnTermination setting on /dev/sdf?
Network Topology
A
The volume will persist after the instance is terminated
The volume will remain and can be attached to another instance.
B
The volume will be automatically deleted after 30 days
Why wrong: No automatic deletion occurs; it persists until manually deleted.
C
The volume will be deleted when the instance is terminated
Why wrong: DeleteOnTermination is false, so it will not be deleted.
D
The volume is a snapshot of the root volume
Why wrong: The volume is an EBS volume, not a snapshot.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
The volume will persist after the instance is terminated
The DeleteOnTermination attribute controls whether an Amazon EBS volume is automatically deleted when the associated EC2 instance is terminated. For the volume at /dev/sdf, the setting is 'false', meaning the volume will persist after the instance is terminated. This is a common configuration for data volumes that need to be retained for backup, migration, or reuse purposes.
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 volume will persist after the instance is terminated
Why this is correct
The volume will remain and can be attached to another instance.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
The volume will be automatically deleted after 30 days
Why it's wrong here
No automatic deletion occurs; it persists until manually deleted.
✗
The volume will be deleted when the instance is terminated
Why it's wrong here
DeleteOnTermination is false, so it will not be deleted.
✗
The volume is a snapshot of the root volume
Why it's wrong here
The volume is an EBS volume, not a snapshot.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates assume all non-root volumes have DeleteOnTermination set to 'false' by default, but the exam often presents a scenario where the setting is explicitly changed, requiring careful reading of the exhibit to determine the actual value.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The DeleteOnTermination flag is set at the block device mapping level during instance launch or via the AWS CLI/API. When set to 'false', the volume enters an 'available' state after instance termination and can be attached to another instance. This is critical for preserving data volumes in production SAP environments where database or log volumes must survive instance failures or maintenance events.
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.
What to study next
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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: The volume will persist after the instance is terminated — The DeleteOnTermination attribute controls whether an Amazon EBS volume is automatically deleted when the associated EC2 instance is terminated. For the volume at /dev/sdf, the setting is 'false', meaning the volume will persist after the instance is terminated. This is a common configuration for data volumes that need to be retained for backup, migration, or reuse purposes.
What should I do if I get this PAS-C01 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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