Backup Strategies and Best Practices Quiz

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Which backup strategy allows for data to be backed up while it’s being used, but with slower access?

Cold Backup
Warm Backup (correct)
Incremental Backup
Hot Backup

RAID stands for Redundant Allocation of Independent Disks.

False (B)

What is the primary purpose of data consistency in backup processes?

To ensure that backup data is complete and without conflicts or duplicates.

A _____ Backup is performed in real time without any interruptions.

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Match the backup tool with its strength:

Microsoft SQL Server = Widely used for relational databases Oracle Data Guard = Disaster recovery for Oracle databases Amazon RDS = Managed database service in the cloud Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended best practice for backup and recovery?

Perform regular backups (B) Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a situation where a cold backup is most appropriate.

During system maintenance or updates. Signup and view all the answers

Testing recovery plans should be done irregularly to ensure preparedness.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a data warehouse?

To analyze and report data (A) Signup and view all the answers

A differential backup saves only the data that has changed since the last backup of any type.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of backup would be like capturing a snapshot of a class every hour?

Differential Backup Signup and view all the answers

A _____ backup is like the 'Control-C and Control-V' of data backups, capturing everything.

full Signup and view all the answers

Which backup type focuses specifically on the data within applications or data warehouses?

Data Backup (C) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following backup types with their descriptions:

Full Backup = Captures everything in the data warehouse Incremental Backup = Backs up only changed data since the last backup Differential Backup = Backs up all changes since the last full backup System Backup = Includes all system files and configurations Signup and view all the answers

Recovery management is unimportant for businesses as they can always recreate lost data.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What analogy is used to describe a data warehouse?

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Data Warehouse

A centralized repository for analyzing and reporting data, combining information from various sources.

Backup Importance

Critical for protecting data from loss or damage, avoiding business disruptions.