Backup systems
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A
Quick Questions
Shade in the A or B circle for each question.
1. Does a backup system create separate copies of data?
2. Can backup copies be stored off-site?
3. Should backups be tested to confirm they work?
4. Does a backup system delete the original data once copied?
5. Is restoring data the process of bringing back a lost copy?
B
Match the Pairs
Draw a line connecting each item on the left to its match on the right.
| Left column | Right column | |
|---|---|---|
| 1Backup system | AWrong - backups must be tested to confirm they can restore data | |
| 2Off-site backup | BWrong - a backup system's purpose is creating separate copies | |
| 3Bringing lost data back from a saved copy | CRestoring a backup | |
| 4Checking a backup can actually recover data | DA copy of data stored away from the original location | |
| 5A backup system stores no separate copies at all | ERestoration testing | |
| 6Once created, a backup never needs to be tested | FCreates and retains separate copies of data for recovery |
C
Definitions
Backup system
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Fill in the Blanks
Complete each line of code by filling in the missing parts.
1.
A ______ system holds copies
2.
Backups keep separate ______ safe
3.
Lost data can be _________ later
4.
Backups can be stored ________
5.
Teams test how to _______ data
E
Spot the Error
Shade in the letter of the line that contains an error.
Question 1
A
Copies are never separate
B
Backups create data copies
C
Some copies are off-site
Question 2
A
Backups create data copies
B
A backup never uses media
C
Media stores copied data
Question 3
A
A backup holds a data copy
B
It can be restored later
C
It is never tested
Question 4
A
On-site backups stay local
B
Off-site backups are remote
C
Copies protect against loss
D
Only one copy ever exists
Question 5
A
Backups use storage media
B
Media stores copied data
C
Backup media can be tested
D
Copies help with recovery
E
Media is never checked
Answer Key
Backup systems
Section A: Quick Questions
Q1
A — Yes
Q2
B — Yes
Q3
A — Yes
Q4
A — No
Q5
B — Yes
Section B: Match the Pairs
Q1
Backup system → Creates and retains separate copies of data for recovery
Q2
Off-site backup → A copy of data stored away from the original location
Q3
Bringing lost data back from a saved copy → Restoring a backup
Q4
Checking a backup can actually recover data → Restoration testing
Q5
A backup system stores no separate copies at all → Wrong - a backup system's purpose is creating separate copies
Q6
Once created, a backup never needs to be tested → Wrong - backups must be tested to confirm they can restore data
Section C: Definitions
Q1
Backup system — A system that creates and retains separate copies of data so it can be recovered if the original is lost.Section D: Fill in the Blanks
Q1
A backup system holds copiesQ2
Backups keep separate copies safeQ3
Lost data can be recovered laterQ4
Backups can be stored off-siteQ5
Teams test how to restore dataSection E: Spot the Error
Q1
A — Backup copies are always kept separate from the original data.
Q2
B — Backup systems do use storage media to hold copied data.
Q3
C — Backups should be tested regularly to confirm they can be restored.
Q4
D — Backup systems keep multiple copies, not just one.
Q5
E — Backup media should be checked to confirm it still holds usable data.