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What is the primary reason why user-created data needs to be backed up?
What is the primary reason why user-created data needs to be backed up?
- To recover from accidental deletions (correct)
- To free up storage space
- To restore the OS and apps
- To restore system settings
What is the main disadvantage of manual backups?
What is the main disadvantage of manual backups?
- It requires specialized software
- It is time-consuming
- It may not be done regularly (correct)
- It is not automated
What is the benefit of using external media for backups?
What is the benefit of using external media for backups?
- Reduced hardware costs
- Platform independence (correct)
- Faster data transfer rates
- Increased storage capacity
Why is having a local copy of data not considered a true backup?
Why is having a local copy of data not considered a true backup?
What is the main advantage of scheduled backups?
What is the main advantage of scheduled backups?
What is the primary benefit of using cloud-based backup services?
What is the primary benefit of using cloud-based backup services?
What is the main difference between automatic and manual backups?
What is the main difference between automatic and manual backups?
Why is restore importance critical in a backup strategy?
Why is restore importance critical in a backup strategy?
What is the primary purpose of the 3-2-1 Backup Checklist?
What is the primary purpose of the 3-2-1 Backup Checklist?
What is the main difference between lossless and lossy data compression formats?
What is the main difference between lossless and lossy data compression formats?
What is the main difference between backup and synchronization?
What is the main difference between backup and synchronization?
What is the significance of platform independence in data compression?
What is the significance of platform independence in data compression?
Why is restore importance emphasized in data backup and compression?
Why is restore importance emphasized in data backup and compression?
What is the primary benefit of using ZIP archives for data compression?
What is the primary benefit of using ZIP archives for data compression?
What is the primary purpose of using LZW compression algorithm?
What is the primary purpose of using LZW compression algorithm?
What is the significance of minimizing redundancy in data compression?
What is the significance of minimizing redundancy in data compression?
Which RAID level provides the highest redundancy by using two parity drives?
Which RAID level provides the highest redundancy by using two parity drives?
Why is lossy compression generally not recommended for backups?
Why is lossy compression generally not recommended for backups?
What is one of the most frequent causes of data loss cited in backup strategies?
What is one of the most frequent causes of data loss cited in backup strategies?
What characteristic is necessary for a backup to be considered geographically separate?
What characteristic is necessary for a backup to be considered geographically separate?
What is a downside of using solid or multi-volume archives for data compression?
What is a downside of using solid or multi-volume archives for data compression?
In the context of backups, what does a 'classic file backup strategy' involving full and incremental backups imply?
In the context of backups, what does a 'classic file backup strategy' involving full and incremental backups imply?
When does a RAID setup appear as a single logical drive to the operating system?
When does a RAID setup appear as a single logical drive to the operating system?
Why is testing your archived files important?
Why is testing your archived files important?
Which option cannot be used as a platform-independent backup if it remains always connected to the system?
Which option cannot be used as a platform-independent backup if it remains always connected to the system?
What is the primary reason synchronization does not qualify as a proper backup strategy?
What is the primary reason synchronization does not qualify as a proper backup strategy?
What is a significant potential drawback of cloud storage solutions like AWS Glacier for backup?
What is a significant potential drawback of cloud storage solutions like AWS Glacier for backup?
Which item in the 3-2-1 backup checklist ensures an active file is not inadvertently altered?
Which item in the 3-2-1 backup checklist ensures an active file is not inadvertently altered?
Which method optimizes storage by eliminating duplicate data copies?
Which method optimizes storage by eliminating duplicate data copies?
Why are Windows File History and macOS Time Machine not considered true backups?
Why are Windows File History and macOS Time Machine not considered true backups?
Which backup method is primarily concerned with the speed and ease of restoration rather than the backup process itself?
Which backup method is primarily concerned with the speed and ease of restoration rather than the backup process itself?
What makes LTO tape or optical discs an attractive option for enterprise backup?
What makes LTO tape or optical discs an attractive option for enterprise backup?
Which statement best exemplifies a one-way backup to cloud cold storage?
Which statement best exemplifies a one-way backup to cloud cold storage?
Which of the following best reflects the 3-2-1 backup rule?
Which of the following best reflects the 3-2-1 backup rule?
What is the key difference between backup and synchronization?
What is the key difference between backup and synchronization?
Why did the UniSuper pension fund not lose all their data after the incident on May 2, 2024?
Why did the UniSuper pension fund not lose all their data after the incident on May 2, 2024?
What was highlighted as the most important aspect of backups?
What was highlighted as the most important aspect of backups?
Which compression format is primarily used by the sound engineering and music industry?
Which compression format is primarily used by the sound engineering and music industry?
Which data set would take the least amount of time to transfer over a network?
Which data set would take the least amount of time to transfer over a network?
Which video compression format is considered lossy?
Which video compression format is considered lossy?
