PAS-C01 Technology Practice Question
Exhibit
{
"AWSTemplateFormatVersion": "2010-09-09",
"Resources": {
"SAPApplicationServer": {
"Type": "AWS::EC2::Instance",
"Properties": {
"InstanceType": "r5.2xlarge",
"ImageId": "ami-0abcdef1234567890",
"UserData": "#!/bin/bash\nsleep 30\n/usr/sap/install/start_app_server.sh"
}
}
}
}Refer to the exhibit. A CloudFormation template is used to launch an SAP application server. The stack creation succeeds, but the application server fails to start correctly. What is the most likely reason?
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
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The UserData script may not be executed due to timing issues; the sleep command may be insufficient.
The UserData script includes a 'sleep 30' command, which may not be sufficient if the instance takes longer to become ready, causing the application server to fail to start correctly. Option A is incorrect because missing an output parameter does not affect the startup of the application server; outputs are for stack information. Option B is incorrect because the r5.2xlarge instance type is supported for SAP application servers on AWS. Option C is incorrect because AMI IDs can contain numeric characters; the example AMI ID is valid.
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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The template is missing an output parameter to verify the instance status.
Why it's wrong here
Outputs are for display, not function.
- ✗
The instance type r5.2xlarge is not supported for SAP application servers.
Why it's wrong here
r5 instances are supported for SAP.
- ✗
The AMI ID is invalid because it contains numeric characters.
Why it's wrong here
AMI IDs can contain numbers; the example is valid.
- ✓
The UserData script may not be executed due to timing issues; the sleep command may be insufficient.
Why this is correct
The script has a 30-second sleep, but if the instance is not fully ready, the script may fail.
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