What term describes the following? a copy of data stored separately from the original, used to restore information in case of loss or damage.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Memory & Storage question asks: What term describes the following? a copy of data stored separately from the original, used to restore information in case of loss or damage. The correct choice is B. Data backup. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Register memory
Why not A: “Register memory” does not fit this question. The answer is Data backup.
- B. Data backup ✓
- C. Cold storage
Why not C: “Cold storage” does not fit this question. The answer is Data backup.
- D. Magnetic tape
Why not D: “Magnetic tape” does not fit this question. The answer is Data backup.
Correct answer
B. Data backup
Explanation
Data backup (option B) is the accepted answer to “What term describes the following? a copy of data stored separately from the original, used to restore information in case of loss or damage.”. Option A (Register memory) does not fit this question. Option C (Cold storage) does not fit this question. Option D (Magnetic tape) does not fit this question. For this Memory & Storage question, the accepted answer is Data backup.
Source: Memory & Storage Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, memory, storage, computer hardware
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