This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of operations and maintenance. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. A key principle to apply: eC2 Status Checks. 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
An SAP administrator runs the CLI commands shown in the exhibit for a production EC2 instance. The output indicates that the instance is running but the system status is impaired. Which action should the administrator take to recover the instance?
Network Topology
A
Reboot the instance using the AWS console.
Why wrong: Rebooting the instance does not resolve underlying hardware issues; it only restarts the OS.
B
Restart the SAP application services.
Why wrong: Restarting SAP application services addresses application-level issues, not hardware impairment.
C
Configure EC2 Auto Recovery and wait for recovery.
EC2 Auto Recovery is the correct automated method to recover from a system status impairment, moving the instance to healthy hardware.
D
Stop and start the instance.
Why wrong: Stop and start does move the instance to new hardware, but it is a manual action and not the automated recovery that EC2 Auto Recovery provides.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Configure EC2 Auto Recovery and wait for recovery.
EC2 Auto Recovery is the correct action when the system status check fails (impaired) because it automatically recovers the instance by moving it to new hardware while preserving its configuration. Option A (reboot) does not address underlying hardware issues. Option B (restart SAP services) is irrelevant to hardware impairment. Option D (stop and start) does move the instance to new hardware, but it is a manual process and not the recommended automated recovery method. EC2 Auto Recovery is designed specifically for this scenario.
Key principle: EC2 Status Checks
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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Reboot the instance using the AWS console.
Why it's wrong here
Rebooting the instance does not resolve underlying hardware issues; it only restarts the OS.
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Restart the SAP application services.
Why it's wrong here
Restarting SAP application services addresses application-level issues, not hardware impairment.
✓
Configure EC2 Auto Recovery and wait for recovery.
Why this is correct
EC2 Auto Recovery is the correct automated method to recover from a system status impairment, moving the instance to healthy hardware.
Related concept
EC2 Status Checks
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Stop and start the instance.
Why it's wrong here
Stop and start does move the instance to new hardware, but it is a manual action and not the automated recovery that EC2 Auto Recovery provides.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap is confusing a stop/start action with EC2 Auto Recovery. Both move the instance to new hardware, but Auto Recovery is automated and triggered by the status check failure, while stop/start is manual and may cause additional downtime.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
EC2 Status Checks
EC2 Auto Recovery
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
EC2 Status Checks
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. EC2 Status Checks 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.
Review eC2 Status Checks, then practise related PAS-C01 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
Operations and Maintenance — This question tests Operations and Maintenance — EC2 Status Checks.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Configure EC2 Auto Recovery and wait for recovery. — EC2 Auto Recovery is the correct action when the system status check fails (impaired) because it automatically recovers the instance by moving it to new hardware while preserving its configuration. Option A (reboot) does not address underlying hardware issues. Option B (restart SAP services) is irrelevant to hardware impairment. Option D (stop and start) does move the instance to new hardware, but it is a manual process and not the recommended automated recovery method. EC2 Auto Recovery is designed specifically for this scenario.
What should I do if I get this PAS-C01 question wrong?
Review eC2 Status Checks, then practise related PAS-C01 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
What is the key concept behind this question?
EC2 Status Checks
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