Practice Data Backup (11.5.5) - Introduction to the Use of Computers in Accounting

Practice: Data Backup

Lesson 11.5.5Introduction to the Use of Computers in Accounting

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of data backup?
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Think about what happens if we lose financial records.
Question 2.
Name one external storage option for data backup.
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These are physical or digital forms of storing data.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of data backup?
- To enhance software performance
- To prevent data loss
- To split data
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Think about the consequences of lost data in accounting.
4Question 4.
True or False: The 3-2-1 backup rule involves keeping three copies of your data on different media.
- True
- False
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Remember the details of the rule!
Question 5.
A company faced a data breach that compromised its financial records. They had only one backup method (external hard drive), which was also stolen. Discuss how they could have been better prepared.
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Consider the 3-2-1 backup rule as a strategy.
Question 6.
An accountant forgot to backup data and lost all financial records due to a system crash. Propose a systematic approach for ensuring regular backups in the future.
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Think about frequency and storage diversity.

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