Which of the following types of data are backed up to iCloud? (Choose two.)

Question

Options

• ATouch ID Settings
• BDevice Settings
• CMessages
• DApple Pay information and settings
• EiCloud Music Library

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  93% (27)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

Device Settings (B) and Messages (C) are both included in a standard iCloud Backup, which captures your personal configuration and communication data so they can be restored to a new device. Messages backs up both iMessage and SMS/MMS history, while Device Settings preserves things like wallpaper, notification preferences, and app layout.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A (Touch ID Settings): Biometric fingerprint data is stored exclusively in the device's Secure Enclave and never leaves the hardware - it cannot be backed up or transferred.
• D (Apple Pay): Payment card data is tied to the device's Secure Element; Apple Pay must be set up fresh on a new device for security reasons and is explicitly excluded from backups.
• E (iCloud Music Library): This is a separate iCloud sync service (part of Apple Music/iTunes Match), not part of iCloud Backup - the two mechanisms are distinct.

Memory tip: Think "Security = Never backed up." Anything tied to hardware security (Touch ID, Apple Pay) stays on the device. Also distinguish iCloud Backup (a snapshot of device data) from iCloud Sync services like iCloud Music Library, iCloud Photos, or iCloud Drive - those sync continuously and don't go through the backup process.

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