- A
Switch to EBS st1 (Throughput Optimized HDD) volumes.
Why wrong: st1 volumes are throughput-optimized HDDs and do not provide the high IOPS or low latency required for SAP HANA.
- B
Migrate to EBS io2 Block Express volumes with provisioned IOPS.
io2 Block Express volumes offer provisioned IOPS with consistent low latency, meeting the demanding I/O requirements of SAP HANA.
- C
Configure multiple EBS gp2 volumes in a RAID 0 array to increase IOPS.
Why wrong: RAID 0 with gp2 volumes increases IOPS but does not provide the performance consistency and guarantees of io2 volumes.
- D
Increase the size of the existing gp2 volumes to gain higher baseline IOPS.
Why wrong: Increasing gp2 volume size raises baseline IOPS, but performance can still degrade under peak load because gp2 uses a burst model; io2 provides guaranteed IOPS.
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.
A company runs its SAP HANA database on an EC2 instance with EBS volumes. The database requires consistent low-latency I/O with a high number of IOPS. The current configuration uses EBS gp2 volumes. During peak loads, the application experiences performance degradation. Which change will provide the most consistent performance for SAP HANA?
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
Migrate to EBS io2 Block Express volumes with provisioned IOPS.
EBS io2 Block Express volumes (Option B) provide provisioned IOPS with consistent low latency, making them ideal for SAP HANA workloads that require high and predictable performance. st1 volumes (Option A) are throughput-optimized HDDs and not designed for high IOPS. RAID 0 with gp2 volumes (Option C) can increase IOPS but lacks the consistency and guaranteed performance of io2. Increasing gp2 volume size (Option D) improves baseline IOPS but does not guarantee consistent performance under peak load like provisioned IOPS.
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.
- ✗
Switch to EBS st1 (Throughput Optimized HDD) volumes.
Why it's wrong here
st1 volumes are throughput-optimized HDDs and do not provide the high IOPS or low latency required for SAP HANA.
- ✓
Migrate to EBS io2 Block Express volumes with provisioned IOPS.
Why this is correct
io2 Block Express volumes offer provisioned IOPS with consistent low latency, meeting the demanding I/O requirements of SAP HANA.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Configure multiple EBS gp2 volumes in a RAID 0 array to increase IOPS.
Why it's wrong here
RAID 0 with gp2 volumes increases IOPS but does not provide the performance consistency and guarantees of io2 volumes.
- ✗
Increase the size of the existing gp2 volumes to gain higher baseline IOPS.
Why it's wrong here
Increasing gp2 volume size raises baseline IOPS, but performance can still degrade under peak load because gp2 uses a burst model; io2 provides guaranteed IOPS.
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 cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
Quick reference
RAID Level Comparison
| RAID Level | Min Disks | Fault Tolerance | Read | Write | Usable Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAID 0 | 2 | None | Excellent | Excellent | 100% |
| RAID 1 | 2 | 1 disk | Good | Moderate | 50% |
| RAID 5 | 3 | 1 disk | Good | Moderate | 67–94% |
| RAID 6 | 4 | 2 disks | Good | Lower | 50–88% |
| RAID 10 | 4 | 1 disk per mirror | Excellent | Good | 50% |
RAID is not a backup strategy — it protects against disk failure but not against accidental deletion, ransomware, or site-level events.
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 — study guide chapter
Learn the concepts, then practise the questions
- →
Technology practice questions
Targeted practice on this topic area only
- →
All PAS-C01 questions
1,733 questions across all exam domains
- →
AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 study guide
Full concept coverage aligned to exam objectives
- →
PAS-C01 practice test guide
How to use practice tests most effectively before exam day
Related practice questions
Related PAS-C01 practice-question pages
Use these pages to review the topic behind this question. This is how one missed question becomes focused revision.
Design of SAP Workloads on AWS practice questions
Practise PAS-C01 questions linked to Design of SAP Workloads on AWS.
Technology practice questions
Practise PAS-C01 questions linked to Technology.
Migration practice questions
Practise PAS-C01 questions linked to Migration.
Operations and Maintenance practice questions
Practise PAS-C01 questions linked to Operations and Maintenance.
PAS-C01 fundamentals practice questions
Practise PAS-C01 questions linked to PAS-C01 fundamentals.
PAS-C01 scenario practice questions
Practise PAS-C01 questions linked to PAS-C01 scenario.
PAS-C01 troubleshooting practice questions
Practise PAS-C01 questions linked to PAS-C01 troubleshooting.
Practice this exam
Start a free PAS-C01 practice session
Short sessions build daily habit. Longer sessions build exam-day stamina. Try a timed session to simulate real conditions.
FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this PAS-C01 question test?
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: Migrate to EBS io2 Block Express volumes with provisioned IOPS. — EBS io2 Block Express volumes (Option B) provide provisioned IOPS with consistent low latency, making them ideal for SAP HANA workloads that require high and predictable performance. st1 volumes (Option A) are throughput-optimized HDDs and not designed for high IOPS. RAID 0 with gp2 volumes (Option C) can increase IOPS but lacks the consistency and guaranteed performance of io2. Increasing gp2 volume size (Option D) improves baseline IOPS but does not guarantee consistent performance under peak load like provisioned IOPS.
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.
About these practice questions
Courseiva creates original exam-style practice questions with explanations and wrong-answer analysis. It does not publish real exam questions, exam dumps, or protected exam content. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
Keep practising
More PAS-C01 practice questions
- A company runs SAP S/4HANA on AWS. The environment includes an SAP HANA database on an EC2 instance with multiple EBS vo…
- A company runs SAP S/4HANA on AWS with a High Availability (HA) cluster spanning two Availability Zones (us-east-1a and…
- A company is planning to migrate its SAP landscape to AWS. The landscape includes development, quality assurance, and pr…
- A company is using AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager to patch a fleet of EC2 instances. The instances are in a patch gro…
- A company is migrating a legacy on-premises application to AWS. The application uses a MySQL database with a complex sto…
- A company is migrating a large SAP ERP system to AWS using SAP HANA. They want to minimize downtime and ensure consisten…
Last reviewed: Jun 20, 2026
This PAS-C01 practice question is part of Courseiva's free Amazon Web Services certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the PAS-C01 exam.
Question Discussion
Share a tip, memory trick, or ask about the reasoning behind this question. Do not post real exam questions, leaked content, braindumps, or copyrighted exam material. Comments are moderated and may be removed without notice.
Sign in to join the discussion.