Question 1mediummultiple choice
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During a restore test, a technician brings back a file server successfully, but the application team discovers that the database is missing the last 12 hours of transactions. Management says the business can tolerate only one hour of data loss. What should be changed first?
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
Reduce the restore point objective by storing more copies of the same backup.
RPO is improved by capturing data more frequently or differently, not by saving duplicate copies of the same stale backup.
B
Best answer
Implement application-consistent backups or transaction log backups more frequently.
A one-hour data-loss target requires more frequent capture of changed database state. Application-consistent backups or transaction log backups reduce the gap between backups and allow recovery closer to the required recovery point objective.
C
Distractor review
Extend the retention period so the full backup is kept for 90 days.
Retention affects how long backups are kept, not how much data is lost between backup cycles.
D
Distractor review
Shorten the recovery time objective by using faster storage for the server.
Faster storage may reduce restore time, but the problem described is data loss, which is measured by RPO rather than RTO.
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: Implement application-consistent backups or transaction log backups more frequently. — The correct response is to improve the backup method so the organization captures database changes more frequently and in a consistent state. Since the business can only tolerate one hour of data loss, daily backups are not sufficient. Application-consistent backups or transaction log backups are the right first change because they directly reduce the recovery point gap and help restore a usable database state. Why others are wrong: Keeping more copies of the same backup does not reduce the amount of data lost. Retention determines how long backups are kept, not the freshness of recoverable data. Faster storage can help restore time, but the issue here is missing transactions, so the key metric is RPO, not RTO.
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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