Question 1hardmultiple choice
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Exhibit
ERP database protection summary: - Required RTO: 2 hours - Required RPO: 15 minutes - Current backup schedule: * Full backup every Sunday at 01:00 * Differential backup daily at 01:00 * Transaction log backup every 30 minutes - Estimated restore time from backup media: 90 minutes after media is available - No standby server exists - Restore testing occurs once per year
Based on the exhibit, which change best moves the ERP recovery design toward meeting both recovery targets?
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
Distractor review
Increase the full backup frequency to every night and keep the same recovery process.
More full backups can help restore depth, but they do not address the lack of standby capacity or the 15-minute data-loss objective.
B
Best answer
Add a warm standby database with 15-minute log shipping and scheduled failover tests.
A warm standby reduces recovery time because the system is already provisioned and closer to operational readiness. Pairing it with 15-minute log shipping also improves the recovery point objective by limiting data loss. Scheduled failover tests validate that the process works in practice, which is critical when tight RTO and RPO targets must both be met.
C
Distractor review
Move backup media to the same server to reduce transfer time.
Localizing backup media may shorten access time, but it does not create a usable standby system or improve resilience.
D
Distractor review
Eliminate differential backups and rely only on weekly full backups.
This would increase data loss and lengthen restores, making both the RPO and RTO harder to meet.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Add a warm standby database with 15-minute log shipping and scheduled failover tests. — The best change is to add a warm standby database with 15-minute log shipping and regular failover tests. The current design can likely restore data, but the restore time alone already consumes most of the two-hour RTO, and the 30-minute log interval fails the 15-minute RPO. A warm standby addresses both problems by reducing restart time and lowering the amount of potential data loss. Testing confirms the design works before an actual outage. Why others are wrong: Nightly full backups, local media changes, or removing differentials do not meaningfully close the RTO/RPO gap. In fact, some of those changes make recovery worse. The question is not just about having backups; it is about meeting a strict service objective. A standby system with frequent log shipping is the operationally realistic choice.
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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