GIAC Exam GCCC 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?

AVerify the file size of the backup

BConfirm the backup service is running at the proper time

CCompare data hashes of backed up data to original systems

DRestore the data to a system

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Suggested Answer: D

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Zita

1 days 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

5 days 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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Thora

6 days 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

8 days 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 days 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

10 days 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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Leota

18 days ago

I agree with Cyndy, comparing data hashes is a reliable way to test backed up data.

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Rodrigo

1 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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Brendan

3 days 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

6 days 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

8 days ago

I agree, comparing data hashes is the most reliable way to test backed up data.

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Tracey

1 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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Pearlie

17 days ago

A) Verify the file size of the backup

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Cyndy

1 months ago

I think the answer is C) Compare data hashes of backed up data to original systems.

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Erin

2 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

10 days ago

C) Compare data hashes of backed up data to original systems

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Tyra

10 days ago

Restoring the data to a system is a good way to test if the backup is working properly.

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Serina

13 days ago

B) Confirm the backup service is running at the proper time

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Tyra

14 days ago

I think verifying the file size is also important to check if the backup is complete.

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Tyra

16 days ago

I always compare data hashes to make sure my backups are good.

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Alfreda

18 days ago

A) Verify the file size of the backup

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