- A
Create an IAM role for the EC2 instance running SAP HANA with permissions to write to the S3 bucket.
The instance needs permissions to write backups to S3.
- B
Enable S3 Transfer Acceleration on the backup bucket.
Why wrong: Transfer Acceleration is optional and not required for backup operations.
- C
Enable server-side encryption with AWS KMS for the S3 bucket.
Why wrong: Encryption is recommended but not required for backup operations.
- D
Set up an S3 Lifecycle policy to move older backups to Amazon Glacier.
Why wrong: Lifecycle policies are for cost management, not a requirement for backup operations.
- E
Configure a VPC Endpoint for S3 to keep traffic within the AWS network.
A VPC Endpoint provides a secure connection to S3 without traversing the internet.
Question 340 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 setting up SAP HANA database backups to Amazon S3. Which TWO actions are required to ensure secure and efficient backup operations? (Choose TWO.)
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
✓
Create an IAM role for the EC2 instance running SAP HANA with permissions to write to the S3 bucket.
Option A is correct because the EC2 instance running SAP HANA must assume an IAM role that grants permissions to write backup files to the S3 bucket. This follows the principle of least privilege and avoids embedding long-term credentials in the instance, which is a security best practice for automated backup operations.
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.
- ✓
Create an IAM role for the EC2 instance running SAP HANA with permissions to write to the S3 bucket.
Why this is correct
The instance needs permissions to write backups to S3.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Enable S3 Transfer Acceleration on the backup bucket.
Why it's wrong here
Transfer Acceleration is optional and not required for backup operations.
- ✗
Enable server-side encryption with AWS KMS for the S3 bucket.
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is recommended but not required for backup operations.
- ✗
Set up an S3 Lifecycle policy to move older backups to Amazon Glacier.
Why it's wrong here
Lifecycle policies are for cost management, not a requirement for backup operations.
- ✓
Configure a VPC Endpoint for S3 to keep traffic within the AWS network.
Why this is correct
A VPC Endpoint provides a secure connection to S3 without traversing the internet.
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 often confuse optional security or cost-saving features (like KMS encryption or Glacier lifecycle policies) with mandatory requirements for secure and efficient backup operations, leading them to select options that are beneficial but not strictly required.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
VPC Endpoints for S3 (Gateway Endpoints) use AWS PrivateLink to route traffic from the VPC to S3 without traversing the public internet, reducing latency and eliminating data transfer costs for inter-AZ traffic. For SAP HANA backups, this is critical because backup jobs can generate large volumes of data; keeping traffic within the AWS network avoids bandwidth bottlenecks and ensures consistent throughput, especially when combined with instance types that support ENA (Elastic Network Adapter) for higher network performance.
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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Technology — This question tests Technology — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: Create an IAM role for the EC2 instance running SAP HANA with permissions to write to the S3 bucket. — Option A is correct because the EC2 instance running SAP HANA must assume an IAM role that grants permissions to write backup files to the S3 bucket. This follows the principle of least privilege and avoids embedding long-term credentials in the instance, which is a security best practice for automated backup operations.
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