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CompTIA SK0-005 Exam - Topic 1 Question 51 Discussion

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?
A) Enabling open file backups in the backup job
B) Moving the user's data off the network share
C) Excluding the user's data from the backup
D) Changing the backup job to exclude certain file types

CompTIA SK0-005 Exam - Topic 1 Question 51 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's SK0-005 exam
Question #: 51
Topic #: 1
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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?

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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)

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Serina
7 months ago
Really? Three failed attempts? That’s unusual...
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Wilford
8 months ago
I thought open file backups were only for local drives?
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Christa
8 months ago
Excluding the user's data is a bad idea, we need that info!
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Chu
8 months ago
Moving the data off the network share? Seems extreme!
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Stephaine
8 months ago
Enabling open file backups sounds like a solid fix.
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Lang
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
10 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
10 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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Dalene
2 years ago
I think D) Changing the backup job to exclude certain file types could also be a good solution.
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Pa
2 years ago
I agree with excluding the user's data from the backup could prevent the issue from reoccurring.
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Herminia
2 years ago
I disagree with I believe C) Excluding the user's data from the backup would be more effective.
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Cherri
2 years ago
I think the best action would be A) Enabling open file backups in the backup job.
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Ilda
2 years ago
What about changing the backup job to exclude certain file types?
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Curt
2 years ago
I don't think excluding the user's data from the backup is the solution.
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Sherrell
2 years ago
But maybe moving the user's data off the network share would also help.
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Wynell
2 years ago
C) Excluding the user's data from the backup
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Nichelle
2 years ago
A) Enabling open file backups in the backup job
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Leila
2 years ago
B) Moving the user's data off the network share
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Carmela
2 years ago
A) Enabling open file backups in the backup job
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Ilda
2 years ago
I think we should try enabling open file backups in the backup job.
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