SAP Certified Professional – SAP HANA Database Administration Certification Questions & Answers

Q: 1 What is the primary function of SAP HANA database?
A] Data storage and retrieval
B] Data analytics and reporting
C] Data recovery and backup
D] Data replication



Q: 2 Which of the following is required to perform SAP HANA system backups?
A] SAP Data Hub
B] SAP HANA Studio
C] SAP Landscape Management
D] SAP HANA Cockpit


Q: 3 In SAP HANA, what is the maximum number of columns in a table?
A] 1024 columns
B] 500 columns
C] 1000 columns
D] 2048 columns


Q: 4 Which of the following features does SAP HANA support for high availability?
A] Shared Storage
B] Failover clustering
C] Data replication
D] Hot backup


Q: 5 What is the function of the SAP HANA system replication?
A] To back up the system data
B] To replicate the database to a remote system
C] To analyze data in real-time
D] To store historical data


Q: 6 What command is used to check the status of a running SAP HANA database?
A] HDB info
B] HDB status
C] HDB check
D] HDB monitor


Q: 7 What is the purpose of SAP HANA backup catalog?
A] To store backups in the cloud
B] To keep a log of backup operations
C] To store logs and transaction data
D] To manage replication schedules


Q: 8 Which of the following is a feature of the SAP HANA Cockpit?
A] Data archiving
B] System monitoring and management
C] User management and permissions
D] Backup and restore automation


Q: 9 What is the maximum number of database nodes supported by SAP HANA scale-out architecture?
A] 16 nodes
B] 8 nodes
C] 32 nodes
D] 64 nodes


Q: 10 How can you check the system utilization of an SAP HANA database?
A] By using HANA Studio
B] By using HANA Cockpit
C] By using the HANA SQL Console
D] By using the SAP HANA Admin Console


Q: 11 Which is the preferred backup strategy for SAP HANA databases in a production environment?
A] Full backup daily
B] Incremental backup daily
C] Differential backup weekly
D] Full backup weekly


Q: 12 Which of the following storage types is used by SAP HANA?
A] Relational storage
B] Columnar storage
C] Block storage
D] Object storage


Q: 13 Which tool is used to manage HANA database users and their permissions?
A] SAP HANA Studio
B] SAP Security Manager
C] SAP User Management Console
D] SAP User Access Control


Q: 14 In which mode does SAP HANA operate in-memory?
A] Columnar mode
B] Row-based mode
C] In-memory database mode
D] Cloud-based mode


Q: 15 How can you monitor the availability of SAP HANA system replication?
A] By checking the HANA logs
B] By using the SAP HANA Cockpit
C] By using the HANA replication tool
D] By using the HANA monitor


Q: 16 Which command in SAP HANA is used to start the database?
A] HDB start
B] HDB init
C] HDB begin
D] HDB activate


Q: 17 Which of the following is a key requirement for SAP HANA system scaling?
A] Additional disk space
B] Network bandwidth
C] Additional memory and CPU resources
D] Additional licenses


Q: 18 What feature of SAP HANA allows automatic failover for high availability?
A] SAP HANA Data Replication
B] SAP HANA Clustering
C] SAP HANA System Replication
D] SAP HANA High Availability


Q: 19 Which backup type should be used when performing a first full backup of an SAP HANA system?
A] Incremental backup
B] Full backup
C] Differential backup
D] Partial backup


Q: 20 What is the role of SAP HANA Cockpit?
A] System configuration and tuning
B] Database backup and restore
C] System monitoring and troubleshooting
D] User access control and management


Q: 21 What does SAP HANA’s automatic data aging feature help to optimize?
A] Data storage management
B] Performance tuning
C] Backup efficiency
D] Database queries


Q: 22 In SAP HANA, what is the primary reason for using partitioned tables?
A] To optimize query performance
B] To increase backup efficiency
C] To reduce memory usage
D] To improve replication efficiency


Q: 23 Which of the following is the correct method to add a new data volume to an SAP HANA system?
A] Using the HANA Studio
B] Using the HANA Cockpit
C] Using the HANA command-line interface
D] Using the SAP HANA installer


Q: 24 In SAP HANA, how are index tables stored?
A] In the row store
B] In the column store
C] In the block store
D] In the object store


Q: 25 What is the default port number for SAP HANA database communication?
A] 30015
B] 39015
C] 50015
D] 40015


Q: 26 Which of the following is a key component of SAP HANA’s in-memory processing?
A] Row-based storage
B] Columnar storage
C] Disk-based storage
D] Hybrid storage


Q: 27 How can you configure high availability for an SAP HANA system?
A] By using SAP Landscape Management
B] By using SAP Fiori
C] By configuring SAP HANA System Replication
D] By configuring SAP Cloud Platform


Q: 28 What is the purpose of the SAP HANA Studio?
A] System monitoring
B] Database backup and restore
C] Database modeling and administration
D] Data replication


Q: 29 Which of the following is true about SAP HANA’s columnar storage model?
A] It stores data in rows
B] It uses in-memory caching for all data
C] It stores data in columns
D] It uses disk storage for data


Q: 30 What does SAP HANA Data Provisioning enable?
A] Backup of system data
B] Real-time data transfer and loading
C] Data archiving
D] System performance monitoring


Q: 31 Which command is used to restore an SAP HANA database from a backup?
A] HDB restore
B] HDB recover
C] HDB restorefrombackup
D] HDB dbrestore


Q: 32 In SAP HANA, which of the following is required for scaling the system horizontally?
A] Additional memory and CPU
B] Additional SAP HANA database nodes
C] Increased network bandwidth
D] Additional storage space


Q: 33 Which of the following is a method to perform backup in SAP HANA?
A] Using SAP Fiori
B] Using SAP Landscape Management
C] Using SAP HANA Cockpit
D] Using HANA Studio


Q: 34 What happens when an SAP HANA backup is executed in “Hot Backup” mode?
A] It creates a backup copy offline
B] It does not affect the running system
C] It archives the data immediately
D] It shuts down the system


Q: 35 In SAP HANA, what does the term “data aging” refer to?
A] Archiving old data to improve performance
B] Deleting old data from the system
C] Backing up historical data
D] Storing data in the cloud


Q: 36 Which of the following is a key function of SAP HANA’s memory management?
A] Compression of data
B] Managing data replication
C] Backup and restore optimization
D] Handling user permissions


Q: 37 Which command is used to check the available memory in SAP HANA?
A] HDB memory
B] HDB info
C] HDB status
D] HDB free


Q: 38 What is the role of the “index server” in SAP HANA?
A] Manage user connections
B] Perform query processing
C] Handle backup and restore operations
D] Manage system replication


Q: 39 What is the main benefit of using the “SAP HANA Cockpit” for system management?
A] Real-time monitoring
B] User role management
C] Data archiving
D] Backup automation


Q: 40 How is the “SAP HANA Landscape Management” tool useful for administrators?
A] For monitoring system health
B] For backing up data
C] For managing multi-system landscapes
D] For configuring SAP HANA replication


Q: 41 Which of the following methods is used for performance tuning in SAP HANA?
A] Query optimization
B] Memory management
C] Disk space optimization
D] All of the above


Q: 42 What is the main purpose of using partitioning in SAP HANA tables?
A] To enable data compression
B] To optimize query performance
C] To secure sensitive data
D] To manage system backup


Q: 43 What is the maximum number of partitions supported by SAP HANA in a single table?
A] 5 partitions
B] 20 partitions
C] 32 partitions
D] 100 partitions


Q: 44 Which tool in SAP HANA allows you to configure system replication?
A] SAP HANA Cockpit
B] SAP HANA Studio
C] SAP Landscape Management
D] SAP Fiori


Q: 45 In SAP HANA, what does the “backing up” of the system involve?
A] Creating copies of the data and log files
B] Running data compression
C] Archiving only transaction logs
D] Performing system replication


Q: 46 What is the maximum number of secondary systems supported by SAP HANA system replication?
A] 2
B] 3
C] 10
D] 5


Q: 47 In the SAP HANA database, what is the default method for data storage?
A] Memory-based storage
B] Column-based storage
C] Row-based storage
D] Cloud-based storage


Q: 48 What is SAP HANA’s approach to security?
A] User authentication and encryption
B] Data masking and data anonymization
C] Role-based access control
D] All of the above


Q: 49 In SAP HANA, what does the term “user store” refer to?
A] A log of all user activities
B] A configuration for managing user roles
C] The physical storage of user data
D] The central repository for user data


Q: 50 Which of the following is an advantage of using SAP HANA Cloud Platform?
A] Data replication for local servers
B] Scalable and flexible database instances
C] Data compression at the server level
D] Automated data recovery


Q: 51 What is the primary purpose of SAP HANA’s system replication feature?
A] Data availability and disaster recovery
B] Backup of system data
C] Data migration
D] Network optimization


Q: 52 How does SAP HANA handle data consistency during system replication?
A] By using synchronous replication
B] By using asynchronous replication
C] By using parallel data processes
D] By using offline replication


Q: 53 In SAP HANA, what is the role of the “data provisioning server”?
A] To enable real-time data import
B] To provide backup and restore
C] To manage query execution
D] To monitor system performance


Q: 54 Which SAP HANA component is responsible for managing the database catalog?
A] Index Server
B] Name Server
C] Preprocessor Server
D] Data Provisioning Server


Q: 55 In SAP HANA, which method is used to implement high availability in scale-out configurations?
A] System replication
B] Shared disk clusters
C] Data mirroring
D] Disk-based failover


Q: 56 In SAP HANA, what is the function of the “Name Server”?
A] It manages database schema
B] It manages system configuration
C] It handles database backup
D] It provides communication between systems


Q: 57 Which of the following best describes SAP HANA’s in-memory computing?
A] Storing data in RAM for fast access
B] Using external hard drives for data
C] Storing data in the cloud
D] Storing data in a separate server


Q: 58 How often should you perform a full backup in SAP HANA for optimal performance?
A] Every month
B] Every week
C] Every day
D] Only after major updates


Q: 59 What is the main purpose of SAP HANA’s disaster recovery plan?
A] To secure the database from unauthorized access
B] To ensure continuous data availability
C] To increase database performance
D] To manage user permissions


Q: 60 Which component in SAP HANA is responsible for executing SQL statements?
A] Index Server
B] Query Processor
C] Data Manager
D] Calculation Engine


Q: 61 Which of the following tools can be used to check the health of the SAP HANA database?
A] SAP HANA Cockpit
B] SAP HANA Studio
C] SAP Fiori
D] SAP Landscape Management


Q: 62 What is the primary use of SAP HANA’s backup catalog?
A] To track backup status
B] To store backup data
C] To monitor user activity
D] To log system failures


Q: 63 In SAP HANA, which method is used to load data from external sources?
A] SAP Data Hub
B] SAP Data Provisioning
C] SAP HANA Cockpit
D] SAP HANA Studio


Q: 64 What does the term “HANA Multi-Node” architecture refer to?
A] A system with multiple servers for data storage
B] A single-node server configuration
C] A system that performs automated backups
D] A database with multiple storage engines


Q: 65 In SAP HANA, how is the “row store” data model typically used?
A] For transactional data processing
B] For analytical workloads
C] For backup operations
D] For backup and recovery management


Q: 66 Which component of SAP HANA is responsible for handling system logs?
A] Index Server
B] Name Server
C] Preprocessor Server
D] Data Volume Management


Q: 67 How is SAP HANA optimized for real-time analytics?
A] By using columnar storage
B] By using row-based storage
C] By using external cloud storage
D] By using external processing servers


Q: 68 What is the main reason for using SAP HANA’s compression feature?
A] To reduce backup time
B] To improve query performance
C] To store more data in memory
D] To encrypt sensitive data


Q: 69 What is the default storage location for SAP HANA data?
A] SSD storage
B] In-memory storage
C] Cloud storage
D] External hard drives


Q: 70 Which of the following tools is used for managing system replication in SAP HANA?
A] SAP HANA Studio
B] SAP Landscape Management
C] SAP HANA Cockpit
D] SAP Fiori


Q: 71 In SAP HANA, which of the following features helps with data consistency across multiple systems?
A] Data Replication
B] Data Compression
C] Data Migration
D] Data Masking


Q: 72 What is the purpose of the SAP HANA “index server”?
A] It executes SQL statements
B] It stores database tables
C] It manages replication
D] It monitors system performance


Q: 73 What is the default port number for SAP HANA’s HTTP service?
A] 1128
B] 30015
C] 39015
D] 40015


Q: 74 How is SAP HANA database security typically managed?
A] Through network security only
B] Through SAP HANA Cockpit
C] Through role-based access controls
D] Through external firewalls


Q: 75 In SAP HANA, how is backup data typically managed during system outages?
A] By using cloud storage
B] By using system replication
C] By using offline backups
D] By using incremental backups


Q: 76 Which of the following is a limitation of SAP HANA’s in-memory storage?
A] It requires more disk space
B] It limits the number of concurrent users
C] It only supports SQL queries
D] It consumes large amounts of memory


Q: 77 In SAP HANA, how can data from a backup be restored?
A] Using HANA Studio
B] Using the SAP HANA Cockpit
C] Using the command-line interface
D] Using SAP Data Hub


Q: 78 What is the purpose of SAP HANA’s “failover” feature?
A] To back up data continuously
B] To ensure high availability
C] To optimize system performance
D] To store system logs


Q: 79 Which tool can you use to monitor the CPU usage of an SAP HANA system?
A] SAP HANA Cockpit
B] SAP HANA Studio
C] SAP Landscape Management
D] HANA SQL Console


Q: 80 What is the primary role of SAP HANA’s Name Server?
A] To store system backups
B] To provide system name resolution
C] To manage replication
D] To monitor system status


Q: 81 What is a key benefit of using column-based storage in SAP HANA?
A] Faster write performance
B] Faster read performance
C] Better disk space utilization
D] Better data replication


Q: 82 Which type of SAP HANA backup includes both the data and log files?
A] Full backup
B] Incremental backup
C] Differential backup
D] Online backup


Q: 83 How is SAP HANA optimized to handle large-scale data sets in memory?
A] Through multi-core processors
B] Through distributed storage
C] Through memory compression
D] Through data replication


Q: 84 What is the best way to ensure that SAP HANA database performance is optimized?
A] By limiting the use of indexes
B] By using optimal table partitioning
C] By using row-based storage
D] By disabling system replication


Q: 85 In SAP HANA, how are user permissions typically managed?
A] Through the SAP HANA Cockpit
B] Through SAP HANA Studio
C] Through the command-line interface
D] Through the SAP Landscape Management


Q: 86 What is the purpose of SAP HANA’s multi-tenant database container?
A] To store data in cloud
B] To run multiple independent databases
C] To provide a high availability cluster
D] To monitor user performance


Q: 87 Which SAP HANA component is responsible for enforcing database security?
A] Name Server
B] Index Server
C] Data Provisioning Server
D] Security Server


Q: 88 Which backup method is best for capturing small amounts of changed data after the last full backup in SAP HANA?
A] Incremental backup
B] Full backup
C] Differential backup
D] Partial backup


Q: 89 In SAP HANA, which of the following tools allows you to perform backup and recovery operations?
A] SAP HANA Studio
B] SAP Data Hub
C] SAP Fiori
D] SAP HANA Cockpit


Q: 90 What command is used to stop the SAP HANA database?
A] HDB stop
B] HDB shutdown
C] HDB halt
D] HDB end


Q: 91 What is the SAP HANA Cockpit used for in terms of database management?
A] It manages database users
B] It monitors system performance
C] It helps with backup and restore
D] It monitors application servers


Q: 92 Which SAP HANA component performs the actual processing of SQL queries?
A] Data Manager
B] Index Server
C] Query Processor
D] Preprocessor Server


Q: 93 What is the function of the SAP HANA “Calculation Engine”?
A] To run data queries
B] To compute complex business logic
C] To manage database connections
D] To handle in-memory calculations


Q: 94 How can you monitor long-running queries in SAP HANA?
A] Through SAP HANA Cockpit
B] Through SAP Fiori
C] Through SAP Landscape Management
D] Through HANA Studio


Q: 95 What is the purpose of SAP HANA’s “audit logs”?
A] To store query logs
B] To track user activity
C] To monitor backup operations
D] To monitor system replication


Q: 96 How often should SAP HANA backups be scheduled for critical systems?
A] Monthly
B] Weekly
C] Daily
D] After every system update


Q: 97 In SAP HANA, what is the term “Hot Backup” referring to?
A] A backup taken while the system is running
B] A backup taken in off-peak hours
C] A backup taken with system shutdown
D] A backup stored in external servers


Q: 98 Which of the following is the primary purpose of SAP HANA’s “replication server”?
A] To monitor user access
B] To synchronize data across systems
C] To manage database security
D] To generate backup reports


Q: 99 What is a key benefit of using the SAP HANA “scale-out” architecture?
A] It allows for increased memory usage
B] It supports horizontal scaling
C] It reduces the number of backups required
D] It reduces disk space requirements


Q: 100 How is the “Backup and Recovery” feature implemented in SAP HANA?
A] Using SAP Data Hub
B] Using the HANA Cockpit
C] Using HANA Studio
D] Using command-line interface