Question 182 of 1,013
SY0-701 Security Operations Practice Question
After restoring a virtual file server from backup, users can log in and browse shares, but finance says the last day's edits are missing. Which two steps should the administrator take before declaring recovery complete? Select two.
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates assume a successful file-level restore is complete, overlooking the need to verify RPO alignment and replay application-specific transaction logs for consistency.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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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Verify the restore point meets the required recovery point objective and the business expects the data loss window.
The Recovery Point Objective (RPO) defines the maximum acceptable data loss. If the restore point is from before the last day's edits, the administrator must confirm that this data loss window is acceptable to the business. Option B is correct because application-consistent backups often require replaying transaction logs (e.g., SQL Server VSS writer logs) to bring the database to the latest committed state; skipping this step leaves the data incomplete.
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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Verify the restore point meets the required recovery point objective and the business expects the data loss window.
Why this is correct
This is important because a restore can technically succeed while still missing more data than the business can tolerate. The RPO defines how much data loss is acceptable. Confirming the restore point against that expectation helps determine whether the backup strategy met recovery requirements or whether additional recovery work is needed.
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Check whether application transaction logs or application-consistent snapshots need to be replayed.
Why this is correct
If the file server or application uses transaction logging, the backup alone may not include the most recent changes. Replaying logs or using app-consistent snapshots can recover the missing edits and produce a consistent state. This step is crucial when users report that recent data is absent even though the server appears functional.
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Rebuild the server from scratch without checking the backup timestamp.
Why it's wrong here
Rebuilding immediately ignores the most likely problem: the restore point may be older than the missing data. That wastes time and can cause additional service disruption. The administrator should first verify what the backup contained and whether log replay or a more recent restore point is available.
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Disable all backup jobs until the next maintenance window.
Why it's wrong here
Stopping backups does not fix the recovery issue and can increase risk by delaying future backups. The problem here is likely restore scope or application consistency, not backup scheduling. Backup jobs should remain available unless the backup system itself is causing harm.
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Change the DNS records so users point to a different server name.
Why it's wrong here
DNS changes would not recover the missing file changes and could confuse the situation further. The issue is data completeness after restore, not name resolution. Recovery verification should focus on backup content, log replay, and application consistency, not routing adjustments.
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Last reviewed: Jun 11, 2026
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