The answer is to switch the file system to Provisioned Throughput mode and set a higher throughput value. This is the most effective way to improve EFS throughput for SAP transport directory because Bursting Throughput mode relies on accumulating burst credits, which are quickly exhausted under sustained heavy file operations from multiple SAP application servers, leading to throttled performance. Provisioned Throughput mode bypasses this credit model entirely, delivering consistent, predictable throughput regardless of storage size or usage patterns. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of EFS performance modes in the context of SAP shared file systems, where steady-state throughput is critical for transport directories. A common trap is assuming that adding more mount targets or using EFS Access Points will increase throughput, but neither affects the underlying throughput limit. Memory tip: think of Bursting as a “gas tank” that runs dry, while Provisioned is a “steady pipeline” — for SAP transports, you need the pipeline.
PAS-C01 Technology Practice Question
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.
An SAP system running on AWS uses a shared file system via Amazon EFS for transport directories. The system administrator notices that file operations are slow across multiple application servers. The EFS file system is configured with Bursting Throughput mode. What is the most effective way to improve performance?
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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Switch the file system to Provisioned Throughput mode and set a higher throughput value.
Option B is correct because EFS Provisioned Throughput mode can provide consistent higher throughput. Option A (increase burst credit) is not directly configurable. Option C (multiple mount targets) does not increase throughput. Option D (EFS Access Points) does not affect performance.
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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Switch the file system to Provisioned Throughput mode and set a higher throughput value.
Why this is correct
Provisioned Throughput eliminates the need for burst credits and provides consistent performance.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Use EFS Access Points to enforce a different UID/GID for each application server.
Why it's wrong here
Access Points are for access control, not performance.
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Increase the burst credit balance by reducing file operations during off-peak hours.
Why it's wrong here
Burst credits accumulate over time, but this is not a direct solution.
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Create additional mount targets in each Availability Zone to distribute load.
Why it's wrong here
Multiple mount targets do not increase aggregate throughput.
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
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
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: Switch the file system to Provisioned Throughput mode and set a higher throughput value. — Option B is correct because EFS Provisioned Throughput mode can provide consistent higher throughput. Option A (increase burst credit) is not directly configurable. Option C (multiple mount targets) does not increase throughput. Option D (EFS Access Points) does not affect performance.
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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