The correct choice is snapshot replication to a secondary datastore every 10 minutes because it directly satisfies both a 15-minute RPO and a 30-minute RTO for a high-write database. Snapshot replication captures point-in-time copies at frequent intervals, so taking a snapshot every 10 minutes ensures that no more than 10 minutes of data is lost, easily beating the RPO, while the secondary datastore allows near-instant recovery by simply switching to the replicated copy, meeting the tight RTO. On the CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-004 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how backup strategy must balance write-intensive workloads against recovery objectives; a common trap is choosing incremental backups, which require a full restore and thus extend RTO beyond the limit. Remember the mnemonic “Snap Saves Seconds” — for high-write databases, snapshot replication is the fastest path to meeting both RPO and RTO.
CV0-004 Operations and Support Practice Question
This CV0-004 practice question tests your understanding of operations and support. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A cloud administrator is designing a backup strategy for a critical database that must achieve a recovery point objective (RPO) of 15 minutes and a recovery time objective (RTO) of 30 minutes. The database has a high write throughput. Which of the following backup methods BEST meets these requirements?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "best"
Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Snapshot replication to a secondary datastore every 10 minutes.
Option C is correct because snapshot replication provides near-instant recovery with minimal data loss, meeting both RPO and RTO. Option A is wrong because full daily backups have a higher RPO. Option B is wrong because incremental backups require a full restore, increasing RTO. Option D is wrong because log shipping may have a longer recovery time.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Synchronous log shipping to a standby database.
Why it's wrong here
Log shipping may require manual failover, potentially exceeding the RTO.
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Full daily backups with transaction log backups every hour.
Why it's wrong here
Hourly log backups result in an RPO of up to one hour, exceeding the 15-minute requirement.
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Snapshot replication to a secondary datastore every 10 minutes.
Why this is correct
Snapshots provide point-in-time copies that can be restored quickly, meeting RPO and RTO.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Incremental backups every 10 minutes.
Why it's wrong here
Incremental backups still require a full restore chain, which can take longer than 30 minutes.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the CV0-004 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which CV0-004 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Operations and Support — This question tests Operations and Support — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Snapshot replication to a secondary datastore every 10 minutes. — Option C is correct because snapshot replication provides near-instant recovery with minimal data loss, meeting both RPO and RTO. Option A is wrong because full daily backups have a higher RPO. Option B is wrong because incremental backups require a full restore, increasing RTO. Option D is wrong because log shipping may have a longer recovery time.
What should I do if I get this CV0-004 question wrong?
Identify which CV0-004 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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