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GIAC GCCC Exam - Topic 9 Question 71 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCCC exam
Question #: 71
Topic #: 9
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Which of the following is a reliable way to test backed up data?

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Suggested Answer: D

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Rikki
2 months ago
I always thought verifying hashes was overkill, but maybe it's not!
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Jody
2 months ago
Wait, can you really trust the backup service just because it's running?
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Mohammad
2 months ago
Just checking file sizes isn't enough, right?
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Cherrie
3 months ago
Comparing data hashes is the best way to ensure integrity!
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Aliza
3 months ago
I think restoring the data is the most reliable test.
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Renea
3 months ago
Confirming the backup service is running seems important, but it doesn't actually test the data itself, right?
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Dick
3 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like restoring the data to a system is the most reliable way to test it.
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Tonja
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question about comparing data hashes; that seems like a solid method to ensure the backup is accurate.
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Margo
4 months ago
I think verifying the file size is a good start, but it doesn't really confirm the integrity of the data.
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Marsha
4 months ago
Comparing the hashes is definitely the way to go. That's the most thorough test to make sure the backup is reliable.
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Meaghan
4 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. I might go with D and restore the data just to be safe.
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Elroy
4 months ago
Verifying the file size doesn't seem like it would be enough to ensure the data is fully intact. I'm going to go with C.
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Nakita
5 months ago
Restoring the data to a system seems like the best way to really test it. That's what I'll choose.
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Estrella
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I think I'll go with C - comparing data hashes seems like the most reliable way to ensure the backup is intact.
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Zita
8 months ago
Restore the data to a system? What is this, the Stone Age? C) all the way, baby. Hashes don't lie!
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Silvana
8 months ago
D) Restore the data to a system. That's the only way to know for sure if your backup is actually working. Anything else is just guesswork.
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Robt
8 months ago
D) Restore the data to a system
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Glendora
8 months ago
C) Compare data hashes of backed up data to original systems
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Paris
8 months ago
B) Confirm the backup service is running at the proper time
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Jacob
8 months ago
A) Verify the file size of the backup
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Thora
8 months ago
C) Compare data hashes. Duh, how else are you going to know if the backup is legit? File size? Psh, that's amateur hour.
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Cary
9 months ago
I think both C) and D) are good options, but C) is more foolproof in ensuring data integrity.
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Phuong
9 months ago
I believe D) Restore the data to a system is also a reliable way to test backed up data.
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My
9 months ago
B) Confirm the backup service is running at the proper time. That's the easiest way to make sure the backup is happening, right?
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Latrice
8 months ago
C) Compare data hashes of backed up data to original systems
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Phillip
8 months ago
B) Confirm the backup service is running at the proper time
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Ashley
8 months ago
A) Verify the file size of the backup
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Leota
9 months ago
I agree with Cyndy, comparing data hashes is a reliable way to test backed up data.
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Rodrigo
9 months ago
Hmm, I'd go with C. Comparing hashes is the way to go - you can't trust just the file size or whether the backup service is running.
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Eleonora
8 months ago
Restoring the data to a system is a good way to test if the backup is actually usable in a real-world scenario.
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Brendan
8 months ago
Confirming the backup service is running at the proper time is crucial for ensuring backups are being performed consistently.
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Ellsworth
8 months ago
I think verifying the file size of the backup is also important to ensure all data was successfully backed up.
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Miesha
9 months ago
I agree, comparing data hashes is the most reliable way to test backed up data.
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Tracey
10 months ago
D) Restore the data to a system. This is the only way to truly test if the backup is working properly.
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Isabella
8 months ago
C) Compare data hashes of backed up data to original systems
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Twana
8 months ago
B) Confirm the backup service is running at the proper time
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Pearlie
9 months ago
A) Verify the file size of the backup
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Cyndy
10 months ago
I think the answer is C) Compare data hashes of backed up data to original systems.
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Erin
10 months ago
C) Compare data hashes of backed up data to original systems. This is the only reliable way to ensure the integrity of the backed up data.
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Lashawnda
9 months ago
C) Compare data hashes of backed up data to original systems
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Tyra
9 months ago
Restoring the data to a system is a good way to test if the backup is working properly.
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Serina
9 months ago
B) Confirm the backup service is running at the proper time
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Tyra
9 months ago
I think verifying the file size is also important to check if the backup is complete.
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Tyra
9 months ago
I always compare data hashes to make sure my backups are good.
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Alfreda
9 months ago
A) Verify the file size of the backup
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