Managing Backups Quiz

What is the primary purpose of having a backup of your data?

• To increase system performance

• To recover from disasters and retrieve previous versions of files

• To reduce storage costs

• To speed up internet connectivity

What type of backup includes copying everything from a particular file system?

• Incremental backup

• Synthetic backup

• Full backup

• Differential backup

Which backup type only contains data that has changed since the last full backup?

• Incremental backup

• Synthetic backup

• Full backup

• Differential backup

In a differential backup, what do you need to restore the data?

• Only the last full backup

• Only the last differential backup

• Both the last full backup and the last differential backup

• The last full backup and every differential backup since the last full backup

What backup type involves copying data that has changed since the last full backup and the last incremental backup?

• Incremental backup

• Synthetic backup

• Full backup

• Differential backup

What is the primary advantage of a synthetic backup over a full backup?

What is a key consideration when storing data offsite?

• Lower cost

• Immediate availability

• Accessibility during disasters

• Less frequent audits

What does the "Grandfather, Father, Son" backup strategy involve?

• Having three backup copies stored on different types of media

• Implementing backups on the last day of the month, every Monday, and daily

• Keeping one copy of data offsite

• Performing backups every day, regardless of the type

In the 3, 2, 1 backup strategy, what does the "3" represent?

• Three different types of backups

• Three copies of data

• Three different backup schedules

• Three backup rotations

How many copies of data should be kept offsite in the 3, 2, 1 backup strategy?

• One

• Two

• Three

• None