FC0-U61 · Question #169
Which of the following are reasons to verify backups? (Select TWO).
The correct answer is B. To confirm all selected data was backed up E. To ensure files can be restored. Verifying backups ensures that all selected data has been successfully copied and that the backed-up files are restorable. This process confirms data integrity and recoverability.
Question
Which of the following are reasons to verify backups? (Select TWO).
Options
- ATo create a system image for easy restore
- BTo confirm all selected data was backed up
- CTo diagnose any backup media hardware failure
- DTo determine if backup software needs to be patched
- ETo ensure files can be restored
How the community answered
(25 responses)- A8% (2)
- B76% (19)
- C12% (3)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
Verifying backups ensures that all selected data has been successfully copied and that the backed-up files are restorable. This process confirms data integrity and recoverability.
Creating a system image is a type of backup, not a reason to verify an existing backup.
Verifying backups involves checking the integrity of the backup data to confirm that all selected files and data were successfully copied and are not corrupted.
While backup media failure might be discovered during verification, the primary reason for verification is data integrity and restorability, not specifically diagnosing hardware failure.
Determining if backup software needs patching is a maintenance task for the backup system itself, separate from verifying the integrity and restorability of the backup data.
The ultimate goal of a backup is to restore data when needed; verification ensures that the backed-up files are indeed restorable and can be accessed correctly if a recovery is required.
Concept tested: Backup verification importance
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