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Comptia A +: System Protection

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1. ____ is a simple way of backing up and restoring the operating system. Use it to recover from a hardware failure or other error that prevents the operating system from loading - backs up the system state data but does not back up user data.






2. In Windows Vista - backups can be scheduled on all versions except for the ____ version (this version supports only manual backups).






3. ____ automatically takes snapshots (called restore points) of your system. You can use these restore points to roll back your computer to a specific point-in-time configuration.






4. Use ____ to create the ASR backup.






5. Backups are saved on the same/different disk. Previous Versions does not protect against disk failure.






6. During a ____ backup - all system configuration information is backed up (system data cannot be backed up selectively in portions).






7. Previous Versions - also called Shadow Copies - takes snapshots of files and folders and protects against accidental ____ or ____ of user data files.






8. In Windows Vista - network backups are/are not supported on Home editions.






9. Previous Versions works on __________ as well as individual files.






10. Complete PC Backup creates an ____-based snapshot of the entire computer.






11. When you restore your system to a restore point - previous settings are restored - while subsequent changes are ____. For example - any applications installed after the restore point are no longer installed.






12. Previous Versions is available in the Business - Ultimate - and ____ editions of Windows Vista/7.






13. ____ is the backup utility included with Windows 2000/XP systems.






14. Backups must be performed while the system is....






15. With Windows Vista - automatic file backup protects user files and lets you configure a schedule for taking regular backups. File backup only backs up ____ files.






16. During the ASR backup - you create a floppy disk that is used along with the backup files and the Windows installation disc during the ____ procedure.






17. Back up ____ data more often than system state data (it changes more frequently).






18. Backup media should be stored ____ to prevent the same disaster from affecting the network and the backup media.






19. ____ replaces the ASR/ERD feature of previous Windows versions.






20. Restore points take snapshots of system files - registry settings - program files - and other batch - script - or executable files. Restore points do/do not protect user data files.






21. System Restore is available on....






22. User data is not modified when restoring to a restore point. You can/cannot use a restore point to recover user data - and any changes made since a restore point are retained following the restore.






23. You can also manually create a _________.






24. A ____ is a copy of data that is archived and which can be used to restore corrupt or lost data in the event of a hardware or system failure.






25. System state data includes the operating system files - the ____ - ____ - and any configuration files.






26. In Windows Vista - you can/cannot back up to tape drives or USB flash devices.






27. System Restore works only on ____ partitions. Restore points are automatically saved to the same disk using up to 15% of the available disk space (you can modify the amount of disk space used for restore points).






28. After you take a backup with Windows Vista - you can add files to the backup. Adding files backs up only the ____ (new or modified files) and adds them to the existing backup.






29. Backups can be scheduled using the tools within the backup utility - or by creating a new task in the ____ folder in the Control Panel.






30. Back up system state data and applications (or make a restore point) whenever you make a ____ change.






31. Application data includes files installed by an application and application ____ files.






32. When you view a previous version of a file - it is opened in ____ mode. You can browse through a previous version of a folder - navigating the directory structure.






33. The ____ data is the most important data for a company. Because it changes constantly - back it up frequently and on a regular schedule.






34. You can ____ backups to take place at regular times.






35. Previous Versions works only on ____ partitions.






36. Run ____ or start Windows Backup from the Administrative Tools in the Control Panel.






37. When you restore previous versions - you can copy the previous version to a new ____ - or restore it to the same location (overwriting the existing version).






38. Be sure to ___ your backup and restore strategy. It does no good to back up your data if you can't restore it.






39. Previous Versions is turned on/off by default - and takes regular backups of files that have changed.






40. With ____ - you choose the data you want to back up: system state data - entire volumes - or selected folders or files.






41. Backups can be saved to tape - a network location - or a file (on a hard disk). Windows Backup cannot back up to ____ disc media (CD-R - CD-RW - DVD-R - or DVD-RW).






42. Application data changes only following the ____ of an application or following a ____ change. Depending on the system you are using - a backup of system state data might include backing up all application files as well.






43. With Windows Vista you can only back up files that exist on an ____ partition.






44. Automatic restore points are created in the background at regular intervals (by default once a day) as well as before ____ changes are made such as installing an application - installing an unsigned driver - or making other system changes.






45. User data includes all ____ saved and modified by users or applications that users run.






46. In Windows 7 - the ____ feature allows you to select individual folders and files - as well as include system files in the backup.






47. A Windows Vista ____ backup creates a new backup of all the files you specify.






48. Complete PC Backup backs up everything on the system including the ____ - installed programs - drivers - and user data files.






49. You can ____ all files or selected files from the Windows Vista backup.






50. With Complete PC Backup you can select the ____ included in the backup - however the system volume is always included.







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