FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A COMPUTER VIRUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is it a good idea to regularly backup data or store on google drive?
A
It will prevent your computer from getting a virus
B
It is a requirement of government law
C
Damaged files can be restored
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Backup copies allow data to be restored from an earlier point in time to help the business recover from an unplanned event. Storing the copy of the data on separate medium is critical to protect against primary data loss or corruption.

Detailed explanation-2: -So why do you need to back up your Google Drive? To protect your data from a problem at Google HQ, like a system failure or a service attack. All your data is on Google’s storage. If they have a failure, like they did with Gmail a few years ago, you could be without your data for a few days or even permanently.

Detailed explanation-3: -Restore data – fast Since cloud server backup services immediately move data off-site by backing it up to disk over the cloud, you can restore that data rapidly. Instead of waiting hours, cloud-based recovery enables you to restore your data in minutes, which is suitable for smaller file sets.

Detailed explanation-4: -Data backup and recovery software offer replication functionality. This can be used to create real-time replicas of your data and store them away, making your data disaster-proof. This replication allows you to essentially rewind your progress and start again in case of a data loss.

Detailed explanation-5: -Backups are uploaded to Google servers and they’re encrypted with your Google Account password. For some data, your phone’s screen lock PIN, pattern or password is also used to encrypt your data so it can be backed up safely.

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