CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003) — Question 118
A systems administrator is trying to reduce storage consumption. Which of the following file types would benefit the MOST from compression?
Answer options
- A. System files
- B. User backups
- C. Relational database
- D. Mail database
Correct answer: B
Explanation
User backups typically consist of redundant and less frequently accessed data, making them ideal candidates for compression, which can significantly reduce their size. In contrast, system files, relational databases, and mail databases often contain structured data or metadata that is already optimized for storage, resulting in less benefit from compression.