The correct answer is r5.4xlarge and r5.8xlarge, because the IAM policy allowing specific EC2 instance types uses a condition block with a `ForAllValues:StringEquals` operator on the `ec2:InstanceType` key, which explicitly permits only the listed values and denies any instance type not included in the list. This technical concept tests your understanding of how IAM policy evaluation logic works with condition keys—specifically, the `ForAllValues` modifier ensures that every value in the request must match a value in the policy, making it a whitelist approach. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this pattern frequently appears in questions about restricting SAP workload deployments to approved instance families, often as a trap where candidates mistakenly think a broader family is allowed. A common memory tip is to remember that `ForAllValues` acts like a strict bouncer: if the instance type isn’t on the guest list, it’s not getting in—so only the exact types written in the policy are permitted.
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.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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r5.4xlarge and r5.8xlarge
Option C is correct because the policy allows r5.4xlarge and r5.8xlarge instances. Option A is incorrect because r5.2xlarge is not listed. Option B is incorrect because r5.xlarge is not listed. Option D is incorrect because r5.16xlarge is not listed.
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.
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r5.16xlarge
Why it's wrong here
Not allowed by the policy.
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r5.xlarge
Why it's wrong here
Not included in the allowed instance types.
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r5.2xlarge
Why it's wrong here
The policy only allows r5.4xlarge and r5.8xlarge.
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r5.4xlarge and r5.8xlarge
Why this is correct
These are the only instance types allowed by the condition.
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 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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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.
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: r5.4xlarge and r5.8xlarge — Option C is correct because the policy allows r5.4xlarge and r5.8xlarge instances. Option A is incorrect because r5.2xlarge is not listed. Option B is incorrect because r5.xlarge is not listed. Option D is incorrect because r5.16xlarge is not listed.
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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