Computer Storage and Backups

RAID 0 is known for:

• Data striping with no parity

• Mirroring data across multiple disks

• Both striping and mirroring

• Providing fault tolerance through parity

What does the term "Grandfather-Father-Son" refer to in the context of backups?

• A family tree

• A backup rotation strategy

• RAID levels

• Cloud storage terminology

Which of the following is a type of non-volatile storage?

• RAM

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Cache memory

• Optical Disc

In a Grandfather-Father-Son backup strategy, what does the term "Son" represent?

• The most recent backup

• The backup taken on a weekly basis

• The oldest backup in the rotation

• A backup taken on a monthly basis

RAID 5 uses:

• Mirroring for data redundancy

• Striping with parity for data redundancy

• Only striping without any redundancy

• No data redundancy or striping

What does RAID stand for?

• Random Access Integrated Drives

• Redundant Array of Independent Disks

• Rapid Access In-memory Drive

• Reliability and Integrity of Data

What is the primary purpose of computer storage?

• To store the operating system only

• To store temporary files

• To store data for long-term use

• To enhance computer processing speed

Which interface is commonly used for connecting external storage devices?

• SATA

• SCSI

• USB

• PCIe

What is the primary characteristic of RAID 1?

• Data striping

• Mirroring

• Parity calculations

• Striping with parity

What is the purpose of a retention policy in a GFS backup strategy?

• To decide the number of generations of backups to keep

• To determine the backup speed

• To configure RAID settings

• To select the type of backup media