CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003) — Question 279

A cloud administrator is choosing a backup schedule for a new application platform that creates many small files. The backup process impacts the performance of the application, and backup times should be minimized during weekdays. Which of the following backup types BEST meets the weekday requirements?

Answer options

• A. Database dump
• B. Differential
• C. Incremental
• D. Full

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The Incremental backup type is the best choice because it only backs up changes made since the last backup, minimizing the time required during weekdays. In contrast, Full backups take longer due to backing up all data, Differential backups require more time as they accumulate changes since the last Full backup, and Database dumps are typically more extensive and time-consuming, making them less ideal for performance-sensitive environments.