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Sandra wants to create a full system state backup of her computer, which is running on Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Which of the following is saved in full state system backup? Each…
The correct answer is B. Registry C. Windows boot files D. Active Directory (NTDS). Windows XP System State backup captures specific OS components needed to restore the system, but does not include general file system data.
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Sandra wants to create a full system state backup of her computer, which is running on Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Which of the following is saved in full state system backup? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
Options
- Afile system information
- BRegistry
- CWindows boot files
- DActive Directory (NTDS)
How the community answered
(21 responses)- A24% (5)
- B76% (16)
Why each option
Windows XP System State backup captures specific OS components needed to restore the system, but does not include general file system data.
General file system information (user data files, folders) is not part of a System State backup - it requires a separate file or full backup to capture.
The Registry stores system configuration, user settings, and hardware/software information and is always included in a Windows System State backup.
Windows boot files (such as boot.ini, ntldr, and ntdetect.com) are required to start the OS and are included in System State backup to allow recovery of a bootable system.
On a Windows XP machine acting as a domain controller, Active Directory (NTDS.dit) is included in the System State backup because it holds all directory data critical to domain operations.
Concept tested: Windows XP System State backup components
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/ntbackup
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