FC0-U71 Security Practice Question
Which backup strategy involves keeping three copies of data on two different media types with one copy offsite?
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3-2-1 backup rule
The 3-2-1 rule: three copies of data, on two different media types, with one copy stored offsite to ensure redundancy and disaster recovery.
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3-2-1 backup rule
Why this is correct
Correct. This is the 3-2-1 rule.
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Full backup
Why it's wrong here
Full backup is a type, not a strategy with offsite requirements.
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Differential backup
Why it's wrong here
Differential backup backs up changes since last full backup.
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Incremental backup
Why it's wrong here
Incremental backup only backs up changed files.
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