In the Backup Recovery Configuration section, what is the default retention period?

The correct answer is C. 7 days. Option C (7 days) is correct because most enterprise backup systems, including platforms like Google Cloud SQL, Azure Backup, and AWS Backup, use 7 days as the standard default retention period - long enough to recover from delayed-discovery incidents while keeping storage…

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Options

A1 day
B4 days
C7 days
D15 days

How the community answered

(24 responses)

A
8% (2)
B
8% (2)
C
79% (19)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

Option C (7 days) is correct because most enterprise backup systems, including platforms like Google Cloud SQL, Azure Backup, and AWS Backup, use 7 days as the standard default retention period - long enough to recover from delayed-discovery incidents while keeping storage costs manageable. Options A (1 day) and B (4 days) are too short to be practical defaults, as they leave insufficient window to detect and respond to data loss events. Option D (15 days) exceeds the typical default, though it's sometimes available as a configurable maximum or extended tier.

Memory tip: Think "one week to recover" - 7 days = 1 week, which is the most natural default cadence for scheduled backup windows and aligns with weekly review cycles.

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