- A
Store all SAP audit logs in Amazon S3 with server-side encryption.
Why wrong: Log storage is not the main encryption requirement.
- B
Enable SAP HANA data volume encryption using the HANA database engine.
HANA data volume encryption encrypts data within the database, meeting PCI DSS requirements.
- C
Use Amazon RDS for Oracle instead of SAP HANA to leverage native encryption.
Why wrong: The requirement is for SAP HANA, not RDS.
- D
Set up a VPN connection between the SAP system and the corporate network.
Why wrong: VPN is for transmission encryption, not at rest.
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PAS-C01 Design of SAP Workloads on AWS Practice Question
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of design of sap workloads on aws. 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.
An SAP architect is designing a new SAP S/4HANA system on AWS. The system must be PCI DSS compliant. The architect plans to use AWS KMS for encryption at rest and AWS CloudTrail for audit logging. The database will be SAP HANA on an r5.24xlarge instance with EBS gp3 volumes. What additional step is required to meet PCI DSS encryption requirements?
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
✓
Enable SAP HANA data volume encryption using the HANA database engine.
PCI DSS requires encryption of cardholder data at rest. While AWS KMS encrypts EBS volumes at the block level, SAP HANA's data volume resides in its own persistence layer and is not automatically encrypted by EBS encryption. Enabling SAP HANA data volume encryption ensures that data is encrypted within the database. Option A (S3 with SSE) is for audit logs, not the database. Option C (Amazon RDS for Oracle) is not applicable because the system uses SAP HANA. Option D (VPN) is for network encryption, not at rest.
Key principle: ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Store all SAP audit logs in Amazon S3 with server-side encryption.
Why it's wrong here
Log storage is not the main encryption requirement.
- ✓
Enable SAP HANA data volume encryption using the HANA database engine.
Why this is correct
HANA data volume encryption encrypts data within the database, meeting PCI DSS requirements.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- ✗
Use Amazon RDS for Oracle instead of SAP HANA to leverage native encryption.
Why it's wrong here
The requirement is for SAP HANA, not RDS.
- ✗
Set up a VPN connection between the SAP system and the corporate network.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: ACLs stop at the first match
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- Extended ACLs can match source, destination, protocol and ports.
- The first matching ACL entry is used.
- There is usually an implicit deny at the end.
TExam Day Tips
- Check inbound versus outbound direction.
- Read the ACL from top to bottom.
- Look for a broader permit or deny above the intended line.
Key takeaway
ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
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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Design of SAP Workloads on AWS — This question tests Design of SAP Workloads on AWS — Standard ACLs match source addresses..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Enable SAP HANA data volume encryption using the HANA database engine. — PCI DSS requires encryption of cardholder data at rest. While AWS KMS encrypts EBS volumes at the block level, SAP HANA's data volume resides in its own persistence layer and is not automatically encrypted by EBS encryption. Enabling SAP HANA data volume encryption ensures that data is encrypted within the database. Option A (S3 with SSE) is for audit logs, not the database. Option C (Amazon RDS for Oracle) is not applicable because the system uses SAP HANA. Option D (VPN) is for network encryption, not at rest.
What should I do if I get this PAS-C01 question wrong?
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related PAS-C01 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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