CompTIA SK0-005 Exam - Topic 1 Question 51 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's SK0-005 exam

Question #: 51
Topic #: 1

An administrator received an alert that a backup job has been unsuccessful in the previous three attempts. The administrator discovers the issue occurred while backing up a user's data on a network share. Which of the following actions would be best to allow the job to complete successfully?

AEnabling open file backups in the backup job

BMoving the user's data off the network share

CExcluding the user's data from the backup

DChanging the backup job to exclude certain file types

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Suggested Answer: A

Enabling open file backups allows the backup software to copy files that are currently open or in use by applications. This ensures that even if a file is actively being modified during the backup process, it will still be included in the backup.

Advantages:

Ensures consistency of backed-up data, especially for files that are frequently accessed or modified.

Prevents data loss due to files being skipped during backup.

CompTIA Server+ Guide, Chapter 6: Storage, Section 6.3.2 (Backup Types)

Microsoft Docs: Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS)

by Marlon at Apr 24, 2024, 02:10 AM

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Serina

3 months ago

Really? Three failed attempts? That’s unusual...

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Wilford

3 months ago

I thought open file backups were only for local drives?

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Christa

3 months ago

Excluding the user's data is a bad idea, we need that info!

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Chu

4 months ago

Moving the data off the network share? Seems extreme!

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Stephaine

4 months ago

Enabling open file backups sounds like a solid fix.

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Lang

4 months ago

I feel like changing the backup job to exclude certain file types might not address the root issue. I wonder if enabling open file backups would be better.

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Jin

4 months ago

Excluding the user's data sounds like it could solve the problem quickly, but then we wouldn't have a backup of that data at all.

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Nieves

4 months ago

I think moving the user's data off the network share could work, but it seems like a hassle. There might be a simpler solution.

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Hester

5 months ago

I remember something about open file backups being useful for network shares, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best option here.

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Fidelia

5 months ago

I think enabling open file backups is the way to go. That should allow the job to complete without any issues.

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Bea

5 months ago

Changing the backup job to exclude certain file types doesn't seem like the right approach here. The problem is with the user's data, not the file types.

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Felicitas

5 months ago

Excluding the user's data from the backup could work, but that doesn't really solve the underlying issue. I'm leaning towards option A.

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Noel

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. Moving the user's data off the network share seems like it could work, but that might be a hassle. I'll have to think this through.

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Gilberto

5 months ago

This seems pretty straightforward. Enabling open file backups is probably the best option to let the job complete successfully.

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Rasheeda

5 months ago

This seems straightforward enough. I just need to apply the residency rules based on the days spent in the UK. I think I can knock this out pretty quickly.

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Joaquin

5 months ago

I'm pretty confident on this one. The Scrum Team should choose at least one high priority process improvement to place in the Product Backlog.

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Margart

5 months ago

I keep remembering that we discussed how outcomes should reflect quality of life improvements. C seems to fit best there since it promotes social engagement and independence, right?

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