Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) — Question 39

Which of the following backup methods is primarily run when time and tape space permits, and is used for the system archive or baselined tape sets?

Answer options

• A. full backup method.
• B. incremental backup method.
• C. differential backup method.
• D. tape backup method.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The full backup method is the correct answer as it involves creating a complete copy of all data, making it suitable for archiving and baseline purposes when resources allow. Incremental and differential backups focus on changes since the last backup, which may not be appropriate for system archiving. The tape backup method is a medium for storage but does not specify the backup strategy used.