PAS-C01 Technology Practice Question
Which TWO options are valid methods for encrypting data at rest in an SAP HANA database running on Amazon EBS? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse encryption in transit (SSL/TLS) with encryption at rest, or incorrectly assume that AWS KMS can directly encrypt database schemas, when in fact KMS is a key management service that must be integrated with a specific encryption implementation like EBS encryption or SAP HANA native encryption.
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 SAP HANA native encryption for the database.
SAP HANA provides native encryption capabilities that encrypt data at rest within the database itself, including data files, log files, and backups. This encryption is managed by SAP HANA's own key management system and operates independently of the underlying storage layer, making it a valid method for encrypting data at rest on Amazon EBS.
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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Use SSL/TLS connections to the database.
Why it's wrong here
Encrypts data in transit, not at rest.
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Enable SAP HANA native encryption for the database.
Why this is correct
HANA can encrypt data at rest.
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Use AWS KMS to encrypt the database schema.
Why it's wrong here
KMS encrypts keys, not schemas.
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Store database files in Amazon S3 with SSE-S3.
Why it's wrong here
Database files are on EBS, not S3.
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Enable EBS encryption when launching the EC2 instance.
Why this is correct
Encrypts the EBS volumes at rest.
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