- A
Use AWS Direct Connect to accelerate data transfer from Snowball Edge to AWS.
Why wrong: Snowball Edge transfers data offline; Direct Connect is for online connectivity.
- B
Order multiple Snowball Edge devices to transfer data in parallel.
Parallel transfers reduce overall time.
- C
Split the data into smaller chunks because each Snowball Edge can only hold 10 TB.
Why wrong: Snowball Edge has 80 TB capacity.
- D
Copy the data directly to an Amazon S3 bucket using the Snowball Edge client.
Why wrong: Snowball Edge exports to S3 after return; data is copied locally first.
- E
Compress the HANA data files before loading them onto the Snowball Edge devices.
Compression reduces data size and transfer time.
Question 782 of 1,733
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.
A company is planning to migrate a large SAP HANA database to AWS using AWS Snowball Edge devices. The database size is 50 TB and the migration must be completed within a week. Which TWO actions should the company take to ensure a successful migration?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Order multiple Snowball Edge devices to transfer data in parallel.
Option B is correct because Snowball Edge devices have a usable storage capacity of up to 80 TB per device, but to transfer 50 TB within a one-week window, using multiple devices in parallel significantly reduces the total transfer time. Parallel data transfer allows the company to split the workload across devices, maximizing throughput and meeting the tight migration deadline.
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.
- ✗
Use AWS Direct Connect to accelerate data transfer from Snowball Edge to AWS.
Why it's wrong here
Snowball Edge transfers data offline; Direct Connect is for online connectivity.
- ✓
Order multiple Snowball Edge devices to transfer data in parallel.
Why this is correct
Parallel transfers reduce overall time.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Split the data into smaller chunks because each Snowball Edge can only hold 10 TB.
Why it's wrong here
Snowball Edge has 80 TB capacity.
- ✗
Copy the data directly to an Amazon S3 bucket using the Snowball Edge client.
Why it's wrong here
Snowball Edge exports to S3 after return; data is copied locally first.
- ✓
Compress the HANA data files before loading them onto the Snowball Edge devices.
Why this is correct
Compression reduces data size and transfer time.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may assume Snowball Edge devices have a 10 TB limit (confusing them with older Snowball models) or believe that Direct Connect can accelerate the physical shipping process, leading them to select incorrect options A or C.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Snowball Edge devices use a local NFS mount point or the Snowball Edge client for data ingestion, and after shipping, AWS performs a secure import into the designated S3 bucket. The parallel transfer approach leverages multiple devices to overcome the bandwidth limitation of a single device's 10 GbE interface, which would otherwise require approximately 11 hours of continuous transfer for 50 TB, not including shipping time. In real-world scenarios, network bottlenecks and physical shipping logistics often make parallel devices essential for large, time-sensitive migrations.
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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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The correct answer is: Order multiple Snowball Edge devices to transfer data in parallel. — Option B is correct because Snowball Edge devices have a usable storage capacity of up to 80 TB per device, but to transfer 50 TB within a one-week window, using multiple devices in parallel significantly reduces the total transfer time. Parallel data transfer allows the company to split the workload across devices, maximizing throughput and meeting the tight migration deadline.
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