The correct answer is a combination of cross-Region replication of EBS snapshots for SAP HANA data volumes, CloudFormation templates for automated infrastructure deployment, and S3 Cross-Region Replication for backups. These three components directly satisfy the required SAP disaster recovery RTO RPO 2 hours 15 minutes targets because cross-Region EBS snapshot replication ensures that HANA data can be recovered with a maximum data loss of 15 minutes, while CloudFormation automates the entire DR site provisioning to stay within the 2-hour RTO, and S3 replication guarantees that backup files are available in the recovery Region without manual intervention. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between high availability and disaster recovery—a common trap is selecting Multi-AZ, which handles local failover but not cross-Region recovery, or assuming Route 53 alone meets RTO/RPO. Remember the memory tip: “Snapshots for RPO, automation for RTO, and backups for safety” to keep the three essential pillars straight.
PAS-C01 Operations and Maintenance Practice Question
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of operations and maintenance. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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 operations team is planning a disaster recovery (DR) strategy for an SAP system on AWS. The system includes SAP HANA database and application servers. The DR site must have a Recovery Time Objective (RTO) of 2 hours and a Recovery Point Objective (RPO) of 15 minutes. Which THREE components are essential for this DR strategy? (Choose THREE.)
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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AWS CloudFormation templates to provision the DR infrastructure
A, C, and D are correct. Cross-Region replication of EBS snapshots provides RPO of 15 minutes. CloudFormation templates automate infrastructure deployment to meet RTO. S3 Cross-Region Replication for backups ensures data availability. B is wrong because Multi-AZ is for high availability, not DR. E is wrong because while Route 53 is important, it is not the core component for meeting RTO/RPO.
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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AWS CloudFormation templates to provision the DR infrastructure
Why this is correct
Automated provisioning helps meet the 2-hour RTO.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Multi-AZ deployment of the SAP application servers
Why it's wrong here
Multi-AZ is for HA within a region, not cross-region DR.
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Amazon S3 Cross-Region Replication for SAP backup files
Why this is correct
Ensures backups are available in DR region with low RPO.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Amazon Route 53 health checks and failover routing
Why it's wrong here
Route 53 is important for traffic routing but not essential for meeting RTO/RPO.
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Cross-Region replication of EBS snapshots for SAP HANA data volumes
Why this is correct
Snapshots can be taken every 15 minutes and replicated to DR region.
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 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.
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.
Operations and Maintenance — This question tests Operations and Maintenance — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: AWS CloudFormation templates to provision the DR infrastructure — A, C, and D are correct. Cross-Region replication of EBS snapshots provides RPO of 15 minutes. CloudFormation templates automate infrastructure deployment to meet RTO. S3 Cross-Region Replication for backups ensures data availability. B is wrong because Multi-AZ is for high availability, not DR. E is wrong because while Route 53 is important, it is not the core component for meeting RTO/RPO.
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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Variation 1. Match the AWS service to its function in SAP disaster recovery.
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Why : DR strategies for SAP use these AWS capabilities.
Last reviewed: Jun 20, 2026
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