SSCP Security Operations and Administration Practice Question
A company has a Recovery Time Objective (RTO) of 4 hours for its critical database. Which backup strategy best supports this RTO?
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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Hourly incremental backups to disk
To meet a short RTO, backup frequency should be high and restoration quick, so frequent backups to fast media are needed.
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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Daily full backups to disk
Why it's wrong here
Could lose up to 24 hours of data; recovery may be feasible but not optimal.
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Weekly full backups to tape
Why it's wrong here
Tape restoration is slow; weekly frequency may not meet 4-hour RTO.
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Hourly incremental backups to disk
Why this is correct
Frequent backups reduce data loss and disk allows fast recovery.
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Monthly full backups with daily differentials to tape
Why it's wrong here
Tape is slow; may not meet RTO.
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