ITF+ Quiz Part 35

What is essential to make when considering a storage solution?

• A) A backup of data files

• B) A new computer

• C) A new software application

• D) A new operating system

Answer explanation

To ensure data safety and integrity, creating a backup of data files is essential when considering a storage solution.

What is the term for a backup stored in the same location as the original data?

• A) Off-site

• B) On-site

• C) Cloud-based

• D) Network Attached Storage

Answer explanation

The correct term for a backup stored in the same location as the original data is On-site.

Which of the following is NOT a principle of backups?

• A) Keep at least one backup in a different location to the computer

• B) Keep the device or media used to store backup data in a secure location

• C) Make a backup only once a year

• D) Keep more than one copy of data

Answer explanation

The correct choice is C because making a backup only once a year goes against the principle of regular and frequent backups to ensure data safety.

Which type of storage involves using a NAS appliance to allow multiple machines to back up to the same location?

• A) Locally attached storage

• B) Network Attached Storage

• C) Offsite/cloud-based storage

• D) On-site storage

Answer explanation

Network Attached Storage involves using a NAS appliance to allow multiple machines to back up to the same location, making it the correct choice for this scenario.

What is a key consideration when using offsite/cloud-based storage?

• A) It requires no bandwidth

• B) It is always free

• C) You need to trust the cloud provider with your data

• D) It does not protect against theft

Answer explanation

You need to trust the cloud provider with your data

What is a good practice for ensuring off-site security for backups?

• Only use locally attached storage

• Use a combination of on-site and off-site backups

• Back up data only to a cloud storage solution

• Use only NAS for backups

Answer explanation

Use a combination of on-site and off-site backups is a good practice for ensuring off-site security for backups.

What type of media might enterprise networks with very large amounts of data use for backups?

• USB drives

• CDs

• Tape drives

• DVDs

Answer explanation

Enterprise networks with very large amounts of data might use tape drives for backups due to their high capacity and reliability.

What is a file backup?

• A backup of the entire system

• A backup of selected folders or individual files

• A backup of only the operating system

• A backup of only the database

Answer explanation

A file backup refers to a backup of selected folders or individual files, not the entire system or specific components like the operating system or database.

What must be ensured when making a copy of critical data?

• The copy is stored in a different format

• The copy is stored in a different location

• The copy is subject to the same security policies and access controls as the original

• The copy is stored without any encryption

Answer explanation

The copy is subject to the same security policies and access controls as the original

What is a transaction in the context of database backups?

• A single read operation

• A single write operation

• Several read/write operations bundled together

• A single backup operation

Answer explanation

Several read/write operations bundled together