CSCU Data Back Up 2

Question 1

What is the difference between a full backup and a partial backup?

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A full backup copies all data regardless of changes, while partial backups (incremental or differential) only copy data that has changed

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Full backups are faster than partial backups

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Partial backups are more reliable than full backups

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Full backups only copy system files

Question 2

Why is it important to store backup copies in a different physical location?

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Offsite storage protects data from localized disasters such as fires, floods, or theft that could destroy both original data and local backups

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Different locations have faster internet

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Offsite storage makes backups smaller

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Different locations offer better power supply

Question 3

What is a backup retention policy?

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A defined schedule that specifies how long different backup copies are kept before being deleted or overwritten

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A policy that determines how fast backups are created

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A rule about who can create backups

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A policy that limits the number of files that can be backed up

Question 4

What is continuous data protection (CDP)?

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A backup method that automatically saves every change to data as it occurs, enabling recovery to any point in time

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Running antivirus software continuously

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Continuously monitoring data for viruses

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A type of firewall that protects data 24/7

Question 5

What should you consider when choosing a cloud backup provider?

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Encryption standards, data center locations, compliance certifications, recovery capabilities, and the provider's data retention and privacy policies

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Only the price of the service

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The color scheme of their website

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How many employees the company has

Question 6

What is the risk of not testing your backup restoration process?

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You may discover during an actual emergency that backups are incomplete, corrupted, or the restoration process fails, leaving you unable to recover critical data

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Backup files become corrupted over time

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Untested backups take longer to create

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Backup software licenses expire if not tested