Quiz Entry - updated: 2026.07.14
What are the four key considerations for data backups?
Frequency, storage (offsite), security (strong passwords), and validation (test restores).
| Consideration | Description |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Perform regular backups; full backups monthly/weekly with frequent partial backups of changed files |
| Storage | Transport backups to approved offsite location on daily, weekly, or monthly rotation |
| Security | Protect backups with strong passwords required to restore data |
| Validation | Always validate backups to ensure data integrity and test restoration procedures |
Go deeper:
Backup — Wikipedia — covers backup frequency, the 3-2-1 offsite rule, and validation via checksums and test restores.