Quick Answer
The answer is the M_ACTIVE_STATEMENTS view. This SAP HANA system view is specifically designed to display currently executing SQL statements along with their real-time resource consumption, including CPU time, memory usage, and execution duration, making it the ideal tool for an SAP Basis administrator to identify CPU-intensive SQL queries in SAP HANA. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between HANA monitoring views under pressure—a common trap is confusing M_ACTIVE_STATEMENTS with M_TABLES (which shows only table metadata) or M_LOAD_HISTORY (which tracks historical data loads). Remember that “active” implies current execution, so when you need to catch a query in the act of hogging CPU, think of the “active” view. A useful memory tip: “Active statements are the ones currently eating CPU cycles.”
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. 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 Basis administrator is troubleshooting a slow-running SAP HANA query. The administrator wants to identify which SQL statements are consuming the most CPU time in the HANA database. Which SAP HANA view or tool should they query?
M_ACTIVE_STATEMENTS
Shows currently running statements with CPU time.
M_TABLES
Why wrong: Shows table metadata, not SQL execution.
M_LOAD_HISTORY
Why wrong: Shows load history, not current statements.
M_SERVICE_REPLICATION
Why wrong: Shows replication information, not statement performance.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
M_ACTIVE_STATEMENTS
Option C is correct because the M_ACTIVE_STATEMENTS view shows currently executing statements with resource usage. Option A is wrong because M_SERVICE_REPLICATION is for replication status. Option B is wrong because M_TABLES shows table metadata. Option D is wrong because M_LOAD_HISTORY shows load history.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
M_ACTIVE_STATEMENTS
Why this is correct
Shows currently running statements with CPU time.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
M_TABLES
Why it's wrong here
Shows table metadata, not SQL execution.
M_LOAD_HISTORY
Why it's wrong here
Shows load history, not current statements.
M_SERVICE_REPLICATION
Why it's wrong here
Shows replication information, not statement performance.
Common exam traps
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.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
Shows table metadata, not SQL execution.
Detailed technical explanation
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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.
What to study next
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Operations and Maintenance — This question tests Operations and Maintenance — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: M_ACTIVE_STATEMENTS — Option C is correct because the M_ACTIVE_STATEMENTS view shows currently executing statements with resource usage. Option A is wrong because M_SERVICE_REPLICATION is for replication status. Option B is wrong because M_TABLES shows table metadata. Option D is wrong because M_LOAD_HISTORY shows load history.
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