- A
Store database credentials in plaintext in application configuration files
Why wrong: Plaintext credentials are a security risk.
- B
Disable AWS CloudTrail to reduce logs
Why wrong: CloudTrail provides essential auditing.
- C
Use security groups to restrict inbound traffic to SAP application ports
Security groups act as virtual firewalls.
- D
Allow all inbound traffic from 0.0.0.0/0 for easy access
Why wrong: This exposes the system to the internet.
- E
Encrypt data in transit using TLS/SSL certificates
Encryption in transit protects data.
Question 584 of 1,733
Key Security Measures for SAP on AWS
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of technology. 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.
Which TWO of the following are best practices for securing an SAP system on AWS? (Choose two.)
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"best"Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
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
✓
Use security groups to restrict inbound traffic to SAP application ports
Security groups act as a virtual firewall for EC2 instances, allowing you to control inbound and outbound traffic. Restricting inbound traffic to only the necessary SAP application ports (e.g., 3200 for SAP GUI, 443 for SAP Web Dispatcher) minimizes the attack surface and is a fundamental security best practice.
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.
- ✗
Store database credentials in plaintext in application configuration files
Why it's wrong here
Plaintext credentials are a security risk.
- ✗
Disable AWS CloudTrail to reduce logs
Why it's wrong here
CloudTrail provides essential auditing.
- ✓
Use security groups to restrict inbound traffic to SAP application ports
Why this is correct
Security groups act as virtual firewalls.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Allow all inbound traffic from 0.0.0.0/0 for easy access
Why it's wrong here
This exposes the system to the internet.
- ✓
Encrypt data in transit using TLS/SSL certificates
Why this is correct
Encryption in transit protects data.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
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 may confuse security groups with network ACLs, or mistakenly think that allowing all traffic (0.0.0.0/0) is acceptable for 'easy access' during testing, but AWS explicitly tests that least-privilege access is a core security principle for production SAP workloads.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
SAP systems on AWS typically use multiple layers of security: network ACLs for stateless filtering at the subnet level, and security groups for stateful filtering at the instance level. For example, an SAP NetWeaver application server might require port 3200 (SAP Dispatcher) open only to corporate VPN IPs, while the database layer (e.g., SAP HANA on port 3XX13) should be isolated in a private subnet with no direct internet access. Under the hood, security groups evaluate rules in a 'whitelist' model, and any traffic not explicitly allowed is implicitly denied.
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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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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: Use security groups to restrict inbound traffic to SAP application ports — Security groups act as a virtual firewall for EC2 instances, allowing you to control inbound and outbound traffic. Restricting inbound traffic to only the necessary SAP application ports (e.g., 3200 for SAP GUI, 443 for SAP Web Dispatcher) minimizes the attack surface and is a fundamental security best practice.
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Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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