PAS-C01 Technology Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are best practices for securing an SAP HANA database on AWS? (Choose 3.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often think disabling password policies simplifies management (Option B) or that public IPs are needed for remote access (Option A), but the exam tests understanding that security hardening requires encryption, access restriction, and strong authentication, not convenience.
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
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Enable encryption at rest for EBS volumes attached to the HANA instance
Encrypting EBS volumes at rest protects the underlying storage of the SAP HANA database from unauthorized physical access or snapshot theft. AWS KMS-managed keys or customer-managed keys can be used to enforce encryption for all data written to the EBS block devices, which is a fundamental security best practice for any sensitive workload on AWS.
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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Assign a public IP address to the HANA instance for easy access
Why it's wrong here
Public access increases exposure.
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Disable the HANA password policy to simplify user access
Why it's wrong here
Disabling password policy weakens security.
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Enable encryption at rest for EBS volumes attached to the HANA instance
Why this is correct
Encryption protects data at rest.
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Enable SAP HANA data encryption for data in transit and at rest
Why this is correct
HANA encryption adds an additional layer.
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Use security groups to restrict inbound traffic to the HANA database
Why this is correct
Security groups control network access.
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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