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1.5.2 Utility Software
Understanding the purpose and functionality of utility software
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Backup software can compress and organize backup files for storage
optimization
Backup software is primarily used for
data protection
and disaster recovery.
True
Acronis True Image supports disk cloning and
virtualization
.
True
A full backup requires a large amount of storage
space
Match the backup software with its key feature:
Windows Backup and Restore ↔️ Full system and file backups
Apple Time Machine ↔️ Automatic continuous backups
What are Google Drive and Dropbox used for?
Cloud-based backup and storage
Apple Time Machine provides automatic, continuous backup for
macOS
Disaster recovery ensures business continuity by allowing restoration of data after a system
failure
Match the backup method with its advantage:
Cloud Backups ↔️ Accessibility from any device
Local Backups ↔️ Faster backup and restore times
External Drive Backups ↔️ Portability and offsite storage
External drives are susceptible to physical damage or loss.
True
Order the data recovery processes based on backup type complexity, from simplest to most complex.
1️⃣ Full
2️⃣ Differential
3️⃣ Incremental
Restoring data from incremental backups requires applying them in
sequence
Utility software performs specific tasks to maintain and optimize a computer
system
Match the backup software with its key feature:
Windows Backup and Restore ↔️ Built-in backup tool in Windows
Apple Time Machine ↔️ Automatic continuous backup for macOS
Google Drive/Dropbox ↔️ Cloud-based backup and storage
Order the types of backups from fastest to slowest in terms of backup time:
1️⃣ Incremental
2️⃣ Differential
3️⃣ Full
Utility software includes file management, system maintenance, and data
protection
Acronis True Image includes advanced features such as disk cloning and
virtualization
What is the purpose of Windows Backup and Restore?
Full system and file backups
What is the functionality of data protection in backup software?
Copies data to prevent loss
Incremental backups save storage space compared to full backups.
True
What is a limitation of local backups?
Storage limitations
What is a limitation of incremental backups?
Complex restoration process
How is data restored from a full backup?
From a single full backup
The primary purpose of backup software is to safeguard data by creating
copies
A differential
backup
copies changes since the last full backup.
True
Cloud-based backup services like Google Drive automatically sync files across
devices
.
True
Acronis True Image is a comprehensive backup and recovery
software
Backup utilities are essential for data protection and disaster recovery in computer systems.
True
Order the backup types from fastest to slowest backup time.
1️⃣ Incremental
2️⃣ Differential
3️⃣ Full
A key disadvantage of cloud backups is their dependency on a stable internet
connection
A full backup copies all files and data, ensuring complete data
coverage