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FC0-U61 · Question #132

Which of the following defines why backup verification is important?

The correct answer is D. To ensure that the backup contains usable data. Backup verification is critical to confirm that the backed-up data is not corrupted and can be successfully restored, ensuring its usability for recovery purposes.

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Question

Which of the following defines why backup verification is important?

Options

  • ATo ensure that the backup runs as quickly as possible
  • BTo ensure that the backup can be stored indefinitely
  • CTo ensure that the backup can be saved to the cloud
  • DTo ensure that the backup contains usable data

How the community answered

(27 responses)
  • A
    7% (2)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • D
    89% (24)

Why each option

Backup verification is critical to confirm that the backed-up data is not corrupted and can be successfully restored, ensuring its usability for recovery purposes.

ATo ensure that the backup runs as quickly as possible

Backup verification adds to the time it takes to complete a backup job; it does not ensure that the backup runs as quickly as possible.

BTo ensure that the backup can be stored indefinitely

Verification ensures data integrity, not that the backup can be stored indefinitely, which depends on storage media longevity and proper data retention policies.

CTo ensure that the backup can be saved to the cloud

Verification ensures data usability regardless of where it is stored (local or cloud) and does not specifically ensure it can be saved to the cloud.

DTo ensure that the backup contains usable dataCorrect

Backup verification is crucial because it confirms the integrity and completeness of the backed-up data, ensuring that if a restoration is ever needed, the data will be usable and free from corruption. Without verification, a backup might contain unusable or incomplete data, rendering it ineffective.

Concept tested: Backup verification purpose

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/wbadmin-verifybackup

Topics

#data backup#backup verification#data recovery#data integrity

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