Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) v9 — Question 74

Extreme compression produces the smallest backup file, but it may also reduce:

Answer options

• A. Backup performance
• B. Time needed to perform a backup
• C. Blocks of free space
• D. Identical blocks of data

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because extreme compression requires more processing power and time, which can lead to reduced backup performance. Options B, C, and D do not directly relate to the effects of compression on backup performance, as they focus on different aspects of the backup process.