Backup Strategies: Master Data Protection and Recovery

Question 1

When implementing a local backup strategy for an organization with sensitive data, what are its primary advantages and disadvantages?

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Advantages: Fast data recovery, increased data control, cost-effectiveness. Disadvantages: Physical vulnerability, limited portability.

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Advantages: Prevents data breaches, enhanced security. Disadvantages: None.

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Advantages: Portability, accessibility. Disadvantages: Higher costs, reduced data control.

Question 2

To implement a comprehensive data backup strategy, what are the essential steps to follow?

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Defining recovery point objectives (RPOs) and recovery time objectives (RTOs), identifying critical data, and selecting appropriate backup technologies

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Carelessly choosing backup software and setting backup schedules without a plan

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Implementing backups without considering ongoing maintenance, testing, and security measures

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Backing up all data without prioritizing or considering cost implications

Question 3

Which factor is most affected by the backup strategy chosen?

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Recovery time objective (RTO)

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Data integrity

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Data security

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Compliance

Question 4

Which backup strategy involves storing data on a local device or network, such as a hard drive or file server?

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Local backup

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Offsite backup

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Hybrid backup

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Cloud backup

Question 5

Which disadvantage is associated with offsite backups?

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Can be more expensive than local backups due to the costs of storage and transportation.

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Requires specialized hardware and software for implementation.

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May not be suitable for small amounts of data with frequent changes.

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Data is more susceptible to unauthorized access and data breaches.

Question 6

Which type of backup stores data on remote servers accessible via the Internet?

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Cloud backup

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Offsite backup

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Local backup

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Hybrid backup

Question 7

What is the purpose of a differential backup?

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To back up only the changes made to the data since the last full backup.

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To create a complete copy of the data at a specific point in time.

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To back up the entire system on a regular basis, including both data and settings.

Question 8

Which benefit is associated with using a hybrid backup strategy?

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Provides multiple layers of data protection by combining different backup types.

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Is less expensive than implementing a single backup strategy.

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Eliminates the need for regular data verification procedures.

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Reduces the time required for data backups.

Question 9

What is the term for the process of testing whether backed-up data can be successfully recovered?

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Backup verification

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Disaster recovery testing

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Data recovery

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Backup validation

Question 10

Which backup strategy is most effective in protecting data from ransomware attacks?

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Offsite backup with immutable storage, preventing unauthorized modifications or encryption of backed-up data.

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Cloud backup with versioning, allowing for data restoration to a previous point in time before the attack.

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Local backup with daily backups, ensuring a recent copy of data is available for recovery.

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Incremental backup with frequent backups, minimizing data loss in case of an attack.

Question 11

What is the primary objective of a well-defined backup policy?

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To ensure data can be recovered and restored in the event of data loss or system failure.

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To comply with industry regulations and legal requirements.

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To minimize the cost and complexity of data backup procedures.

Question 12

Which backup strategy involves storing data on a physical device located at a separate site from the primary storage?

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Offsite backup

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Local backup

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Remote backup

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Cloud backup

Question 13

Which backup type involves creating multiple copies of data, with each copy stored in a different location?

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Redundant backup

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Differential backup

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Incremental backup

Question 14

What is the main purpose of backup verification?

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Ensuring that backups can be restored successfully

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Optimizing backup speed

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Preventing unauthorized access to backups

Question 15

What is a best practice when implementing local backup strategies?

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Storing backups on a dedicated storage device

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Backing up data exclusively during business hours

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Using the same storage medium for backups and primary data

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Neglecting data retention policies

Question 16

What is the primary objective of a disaster recovery plan?

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Restoring critical data and systems after a disaster

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Mitigating data breaches

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Preventing hardware failures

Question 17

Which of the following is not considered backup software?

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Text editor

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File backup software

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Image backup software

Question 18

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

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A full backup copies all data at once, while an incremental backup only copies data that has changed since the previous backup.

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Incremental backups are typically faster than full backups.

Question 19

Which of the following is a potential risk associated with using cloud backup services?

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Potential data privacy concerns

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Increased network bandwidth consumption

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Hardware failures

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Power interruptions

Question 20

What is a primary benefit of data compression in backup strategies?

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Reducing storage space requirements for backups

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Improving overall backup performance

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Guaranteeing data integrity

Question 21

Which backup strategy involves storing data on a remote server, accessible over the internet, rather than on local storage devices?

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Cloud backup

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Differential backup

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Offsite backup

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Local backup

Question 22

What primary advantage do offsite backups offer compared to local backups?

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Protection against physical disasters or theft

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Increased data compression

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Lower storage costs

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Faster data recovery

Question 23

Which backup strategy creates a complete copy of an entire dataset after every change?

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Full backup

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Differential backup

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Incremental backup

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Log-based backup

Question 24

What is the primary objective of a disk mirroring backup strategy?

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To maintain multiple identical copies of data on separate physical disks

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To compress data for faster backups

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To synchronize data across multiple devices

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To protect against ransomware attacks

Question 25

When implementing an offsite backup strategy, which of the following is a critical consideration?

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Secure data transfer and storage

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Encryption of backup files

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Cost of storage

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Bandwidth availability

Question 26

Which backup strategy is most appropriate for protecting highly sensitive data, such as financial records?

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Encrypted offsite backup

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Cloud backup

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Log-based backup

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Local backup

Question 27

Which of the following is considered a best practice for testing backup and recovery procedures?

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Regular testing and documentation of the process

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Testing once a year

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Testing only during system upgrades

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Testing only when data loss occurs

Question 28

Which backup strategy involves storing data on a separate physical storage device, such as an external hard drive or tape, typically located in the same physical location as the primary storage?

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Local backup

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Cloud backup

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Network backup

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Offsite backup

Question 29

Which backup strategy involves storing data on a physical storage device located in a remote location, typically a different building or geographic area?

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Offsite backup

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Network backup

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Local backup

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Cloud backup

Question 30

Which backup strategy involves storing data on a remote server hosted by a third-party provider over the internet?

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Cloud backup

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Network backup

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Offsite backup

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Local backup

Question 31

When selecting a cloud backup solution, which of the following is a critical security consideration?

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Encryption and data privacy measures

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Bandwidth availability

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Cost

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Recovery point objective

Question 32

What is the primary purpose of a differential backup?

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To capture only the changes made since the last full backup

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To back up only the most recently created or modified files

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To back up the entire system on a regularly scheduled basis

Question 33

Which of the following is a notable benefit of using incremental backups?

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Reduced backup storage requirements

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Faster recovery times

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Enhanced data security

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Lower operational costs

Question 34

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

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A full backup captures the entire system or data set at a specific point in time, while an incremental backup captures only the changes made since the last backup.

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Full backups are always larger in size than incremental backups.

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Incremental backups are more reliable than full backups.

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Full backups are typically performed more frequently than incremental backups.

Question 35

Which of the following is **not** an advantage of local backups?

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Immediate accessibility over the internet

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Faster data restore

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Cost-effectiveness

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Lower susceptibility to online attacks

Question 36

Which of the following is a characteristic of full backups?

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Captures all data at a specific point in time

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Reduces the need for periodic incremental backups

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Only backs up modified files incrementally

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More efficient than differential backups

Question 37

What is the role of a grandfather-father-son (GFS) backup strategy?

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Provides multiple backup copies with varying retention periods

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Enhances data security by encrypting backup archives

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Supports continuous data protection

Question 38

What is the primary purpose of a backup verification process?

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To ensure data integrity and recoverability

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To optimize backup storage space

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To schedule backup tasks

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To encrypt backup archives

Question 39

Which of the following is a benefit of using multiple backup methods?

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Enhanced data protection and redundancy

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Simplified backup management

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Faster data restore times

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Reduced backup storage costs

Question 40

What is the key difference between differential and incremental backups?

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Differential backups compare changes to the last full backup, while incremental backups compare changes to the previous backup.

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Differential backups are slower than incremental backups.

Question 41

Which of the following is a potential impact of a ransomware attack on backups?

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Data encryption or deletion

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System performance degradation

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Reduced backup speed

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Increased network traffic

Question 42

Which backup strategy involves storing data copies on a separate physical location, offering protection against local disasters?

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Offsite Backup

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Local Backup

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Cloud Backup

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Incremental Backup

Question 43

A company needs to back up large amounts of data quickly and efficiently. Which backup strategy would be most suitable?

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Incremental Backup

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Cloud Backup

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Full Backup

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Differential Backup

Question 44

What is the primary advantage of using a cloud backup service?

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Scalability and cost-effectiveness

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Increased security due to physical location

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Faster backup speeds compared to local backups

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a crucial element of a comprehensive backup strategy?

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Regularly updating antivirus software

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Disaster recovery plan

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Data retention policies

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Regular testing of backups

Question 46

A company backs up its data daily, only storing the changes made since the previous backup. What type of backup is this?

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Incremental Backup

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Differential Backup

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Full Backup

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Mirror Backup

Question 47

What is the primary risk associated with storing backup data locally?

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Vulnerability to local disasters

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High costs compared to cloud backups

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Limited scalability for large datasets

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Data encryption issues

Question 48

A company decides to implement a 3-2-1 backup strategy. What does the '3' represent in this strategy?

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Three copies of data

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Three different backup methods

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Three backup locations

Question 49

Which of the following is a key consideration when selecting a cloud backup service provider?

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Data encryption and security measures

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Availability of free trial periods

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Ease of use of the backup software

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Number of supported data storage formats

Question 50

A company experiences a hardware failure that renders its primary server unusable.  What is the most important aspect of a backup strategy in this situation?

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Data recovery speed and efficiency

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Number of backup copies made

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Backup data storage format

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Regularity of backup schedules

Question 51

What is the main purpose of performing regular backup tests?

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To ensure backups are functional and data can be restored successfully

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To optimize backup storage space utilization

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To identify and address potential security vulnerabilities