1212 Ch9.3-9.6: Backup and Restore Concepts

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What should you do before disconnecting an external drive when using File History?

Enable File History.

Format the external drive.

Disable File History. (correct)

Run a system restore point.

How often does File History check for changes by default?

Once an hour (correct)

Once a day

Every 30 minutes

Every time a file is modified

Which of the following is included in a profile backup?

Driver files

Temporary files

Operating system files

User data files (correct)

What is the first step to restore files using File History?

Connect to the device with backup files. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about backup types is true?

Backups must be performed while the system is in good working order. Signup and view all the answers

When should you back up user data compared to system state data?

More often than system state data Signup and view all the answers

Where should backup media be stored to prevent disaster-related loss?

Offsite, away from the primary network Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is included in a system image backup?

Operating system files and applications Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to test restore methods regularly?

To verify that backups are successfully creating without errors Signup and view all the answers

Where is the best place to store backup media?

In multiple geographic locations away from the source data Signup and view all the answers

What type of backup includes all changed files since the last backup?

Incremental backup Signup and view all the answers

How often should user data ideally be backed up?

Frequently and regularly Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between Backup and Restore and File History?

File History automatically backs up data files regularly Signup and view all the answers

What is a full backup primarily useful for?

To restore data quickly without needing previous backups Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about incremental backups is true?

They only back up files that have changed since the last full backup. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data is considered the most critical for a company?

User data Signup and view all the answers

What does File History primarily back up on a Windows client?

User profile information and selected folders Signup and view all the answers

What key function does the shadow copy feature serve in File History?

It creates a snapshot of files at a specific point in time Signup and view all the answers

Which option allows users to perform a backup immediately with File History?

Back up now Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a file is modified in File History?

A second revision of the file is created Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'Keep my backups' option in File History?

It indicates the duration before backups are deleted Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the backup drive becomes full in File History?

No further backups will be made until space is created Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following allows users to prevent certain folders from being backed up?

Exclude these folders option Signup and view all the answers

Which backup tool is NOT included in the discussion for Windows clients?

System Restore Signup and view all the answers

What types of user preferences does File History back up?

User account details and desktop settings Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Backup and Restore Concepts

A backup is a copy of data that can be used to restore lost or corrupted data.
Backups should be performed while the system is functioning properly to prevent data loss.
Data types include system state data (necessary for booting), and user data (files created by users).
Backup methods include full backup (all files, regardless of changes), incremental backup (only changed files), and differential backup (files changed since the last full backup).
Backup frequency should be considered based on how frequently data changes (user data should be backed up more often than system data).
Windows Backup and Restore is a tool for creating backups in Windows systems.
Windows File History backs up user data in the background, creating a "shadow copy" of user files.

Backup Methods

Full backup: Copies all files, even unchanged files since the previous backup. Slower to create, but faster to restore. Typically weekly.
Incremental backup: Backs up only the files that have changed since the last backup, whether full or incremental. Faster to create than a full backup, but slower to restore as it requires all previous incremental and full backups to be recovered. Can be run daily.
Differential backup: Backs up files that have changed since the last full backup. Faster to restore than an incremental backup because only two files need to be recovered (the full and differential).

Data Types

System state data: Includes the operating system files, registry, drivers, and configuration files.
User data: Includes all user-created and modified files (documents, music, videos, etc.).

Backup Considerations

Backup user data more frequently than system state data.
Backup system state data before making significant system changes.
Test backup and restore strategy before a disaster occurs.
Store backup media offline to prevent data loss in case of a disaster.
Use a schedule for creating backups.

Windows Backup and Restore

Windows 11 includes a feature for backing up and restoring from Windows 7.
The process involves connecting to a storage device, selecting the backup type, and following instructions.
Restore files from an existing backup by selecting the appropriate backup, device, and following on-screen prompts.

Windows File History

File History backs up user data in the background, creating a "snapshot" or shadow copy of files at regular intervals (hourly by default).
It only backs up data in user profiles.
Allows restoring previous versions of files.

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This quiz covers essential concepts of data backup and restoration, including different types of backups, methods, and tools like Windows Backup and Restore. Understand the importance of backup frequency and how to protect your data effectively.