Question 1

What is the purpose of data backups?

Accepted Answer

To prevent data loss in the event of accidental deletion, hardware failure, or a natural disaster.

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To increase storage capacity.

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To enhance data security.

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To improve system performance.

Question 2

What is the difference between a full backup and an incremental backup?

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A full backup copies all data, while an incremental backup copies only the data that has changed since the last full or incremental backup.

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There is no difference between a full backup and an incremental backup.

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A full backup takes longer than an incremental backup.

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An incremental backup provides better data protection than a full backup.

Question 3

What is a recovery point objective (RPO)?

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The amount of data that can be lost without causing significant harm to the organization.

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The maximum amount of downtime that an organization can tolerate.

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The amount of time it takes to restore data after a disaster.

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A plan outlining the steps to be taken in the event of a data loss.

Question 4

What is a recovery time objective (RTO)?

Accepted Answer

The amount of time it takes to restore data after a disaster.

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The maximum amount of downtime that an organization can tolerate.

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The amount of data that can be lost without causing significant harm to the organization.

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A plan outlining the steps to be taken in the event of a data loss.

Question 5

What is a hot backup?

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A backup taken while the system and its applications are running.

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A backup that is automatically triggered by a system failure.

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A backup taken after the system has been shut down.

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A backup that is stored at a remote location.

Question 6

What is a cold backup?

Accepted Answer

A backup taken while the system and its applications are not running.

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A backup that is stored at a remote location.

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A backup taken after the system has been shut down.

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A backup that is automatically triggered by a system failure.

Question 7

What is a cloud backup?

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A backup that is stored on a remote server, typically hosted by a third-party provider.

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A backup that is created using a virtual machine.

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A backup that is stored on a physical device, such as a tape or external hard drive.

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A backup that is stored in a secure on-premises location.

Question 8

What is disaster recovery?

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The process of restoring operations after a catastrophic event, such as a natural disaster or cyber attack.

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The process of backing up data to prevent loss.

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The process of determining the optimal backup strategy for an organization.

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The process of testing backup systems to ensure they are functioning properly.

Question 9

What is a backup retention policy?

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A plan outlining how long backups will be kept and when they will be deleted or overwritten.

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A plan outlining the steps to take in the event of a data loss.

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A plan outlining how backups will be performed and how often.

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A plan outlining the types of backups that will be created.

Question 10

What is a data recovery plan?

Accepted Answer

A plan outlining the steps to be taken in the event of a data loss, including backups, recovery procedures, and personnel responsibilities.

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A plan outlining how backups will be performed and how often.

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A plan outlining how long backups will be kept and when they will be deleted or overwritten.

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A plan outlining the types of backups that will be created.

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