Multiple choice technology security

What is the preferred medium for backing up log files ?

  1. Print the logs to a paper

  2. Create a copy of data in your laptop/desktop

  3. Copy the files to CD-R's

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

CD-Rs (Compact Disc Recordable) provide a secure, write-once medium for backup that prevents tampering or modification of log files after they're written. Unlike paper or desktop copies, CD-Rs create permanent, unalterable records that can be stored offline and protected from unauthorized changes.

AI explanation

To answer this question, let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) Print the logs to paper - This option is not the preferred medium for backing up log files. While printing logs to paper can provide a physical backup, it is not efficient or practical for large volumes of data. Additionally, paper backups can be easily lost, damaged, or destroyed.

Option B) Create a copy of data in your laptop/desktop - This option is also not the preferred medium for backing up log files. While creating a copy of the data on your laptop or desktop can provide a backup, it is not a reliable solution. If the laptop or desktop is damaged, lost, or stolen, the backup would also be lost.

Option C) Copy the files to CD-R's - This option is the correct answer. Copying log files to CD-R's is a common and preferred method for backing up log files. CD-R's provide a reliable and portable storage medium, allowing you to easily store and transport log files. They are also relatively inexpensive and have a long shelf life.

Option D) None of the above - This option is incorrect. Option C, copying the files to CD-R's, is the preferred medium for backing up log files.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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