Dell EMC Associate – Backup and Recovery Solutions Design v2 — Question 34

What is the process of identifying and moving inactive data from primary storage systems to lower-cost storage systems for long-term retention?

Answer options

• A. Data archiving
• B. Replication
• C. Business continuity
• D. Data locality

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Data archiving is the correct answer because it specifically refers to the process of moving inactive data to less expensive storage for long-term retention. Replication involves creating copies of data for redundancy, business continuity pertains to maintaining essential functions during disruptions, and data locality refers to the physical placement of data close to where it is used, none of which match the definition of archiving.