For critical servers, how often should you test backup tapes?
A.
Once a week.
B.
Once a month.
C.
Once a quarter.
D.
Once every six months.
Explanation:
Backup tapes for critical servers must be tested at least once a week.
Incorrect Answers:
B: For all systems other than critical systems, backup tapes should be tested once a month.
C: Backup tapes for critical servers and non-critical servers should be tested more frequently than once a quarter. A full systems restore is usually tested once a quarter.
D: Backup tapes for critical servers and non-critical servers should be tested more frequently than once half yearly.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 547-548.