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After restoring a virtual file server from backup, users can open shares, but the accounting application shows the previous day's transactions are missing. Which two steps should the administrator take next? Select two.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
Verify whether the backup included application-consistent data and transaction logs
This checks whether the backup captured enough application state to recover recent transactions.
B
Best answer
Restore the missing records from the latest pre-incident application backup or log backup
Recovering from the most recent valid application or log backup is the proper way to restore lost transactions.
C
Distractor review
Leave the server as is because file shares are accessible
Accessible shares do not prove that critical application data was fully restored.
D
Distractor review
Delete the current backup set to avoid restoring the wrong version again
Deleting backups removes recovery options and increases business risk.
E
Distractor review
Reimage the server immediately without checking the restore point
Reimaging without verifying the backup source can repeat the same data loss.
Common exam trap
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.
Technical deep dive
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.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Verify whether the backup included application-consistent data and transaction logs — The administrator should first determine whether the backup captured application-consistent data and transaction logs, because file-level restores often miss recent database or application changes. Then the missing records should be recovered from the latest valid pre-incident application backup or log backup. This sequence addresses the actual problem: the server is functional, but the restored data is incomplete. Verification against the recovery objective is part of a proper restore process, not an optional afterthought. Why others are wrong: Keeping the incomplete restore online ignores missing business data and can create reporting errors. Deleting backups would remove the chance to recover the missing transactions and is operationally dangerous. Reimaging without checking the restore point does not solve the underlying issue and could repeat the same gap. The correct next steps are to confirm the backup type and then restore the missing application data from the right source.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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