What is the purpose of failover validation?

To verify that backup tapes are stored offsite

To measure the time it takes to back up data

To ensure that backup software is updated

To confirm that systems can switch to backup resources without data loss

A legal firm is required by regulations to retain client case files for at least seven years. After that period, the files must be securely destroyed. The firm's backup system currently keeps all backups indefinitely. What should the administrator implement to ensure compliance?

A data retention policy that automatically deletes backups older than seven years

A backup schedule that only runs full backups once a year

A recovery testing procedure that verifies backups can be restored

An offsite storage policy that keeps all backups in a different location

A government agency is required to keep email records for 10 years. The agency's backup system currently overwrites tapes every 5 years. What should the administrator do to comply with the retention requirement?

Store backups offsite to protect against disasters

Increase the frequency of backups to daily

Implement a retention policy that archives backups for at least 10 years

Change the backup media to a longer-lasting format

An organization is developing a disaster recovery plan. The plan must include procedures for restoring systems and data after a major outage. Which component is essential to include in the plan?

A list of emergency contact numbers for all employees

Detailed step-by-step instructions for restoring each critical system from backups

A budget for purchasing new hardware after a disaster

A list of software licenses and their costs

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What is the purpose of failover validation?
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A legal firm is required by regulations to retain client case files for at least seven years. After that period, the files must be securely destroyed. The firm's backup system currently keeps all backups indefinitely. What should the administrator implement to ensure compliance?
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A government agency is required to keep email records for 10 years. The agency's backup system currently overwrites tapes every 5 years. What should the administrator do to comply with the retention requirement?
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24application · medium
An organization is developing a disaster recovery plan. The plan must include procedures for restoring systems and data after a major outage. Which component is essential to include in the plan?
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