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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of backup utility only takes a copy of the files created or edited since the last backup?
A
Full backup
B
Incremental backup
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An incremental backup operation will result in copying only the data that has changed since the last backup operation of any type.

Detailed explanation-2: -Differential Backup This type of backup involves backing up data that was created or changed since the last full backup. To put it simply, a full backup is done initially, and then subsequent backups are run to include all the changes made to the files and folders.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is an incremental backup? Incremental backups also back up only the changed data, but they only back up the data that has changed since the last backup-be it a full or incremental backup.

Detailed explanation-4: -How many types of Backup? There are mainly three types of backups: Full backup, differential backup, and incremental backup. Let’s take a look at each type of backup, their impact on data security, and their respective pros and cons.

Detailed explanation-5: -Incremental Backups During an incremental backup operation, all specified files have their archive bit examined. If the bit is set, the file is backed up, and then the bit is cleared. This backup type is used to back up data that has changed or been created since the last full (normal) or incremental backup.

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