Which of the following is a best practice during the backup process?

Question

Options

• APerforming backups as requested
• BFollowing documentation policies during backup
• COverlapping backup sessions
• DUsing the same disk for backups

• A
  2% (1)
• B
  91% (58)
• C
  5% (3)
• D
  3% (2)

Explanation

Following documentation policies (B) ensures backups are consistent, auditable, and recoverable - documented procedures define what to back up, how often, retention periods, and verification steps, which are all essential for a reliable disaster recovery strategy.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A - Performing backups only "as requested" is reactive, not proactive; scheduled, regular backups are the standard.
• C - Overlapping backup sessions can cause data corruption, resource contention, and incomplete backups.
• D - Using the same disk as the source for backups defeats the purpose; a single disk failure would destroy both the original data and the backup.

Memory tip: Think "3-2-1 rule" - backups need structure and policy, not improvisation. If you see any option suggesting ad-hoc, overlapping, or co-located backups, eliminate it. "Documentation" = discipline = correct.

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