Tyrese recently spoke to an internet security specialist about the best way to back-up his data. The specialist advised Tyrese to store his important information in a different physical location than his computer----why is this?

Question

A. Because the only safe place to physically store a data back-up is in a vault at the bank
B. It will help keep his brain sharp by having to remember multiple locations for his data
C. Because when data is too close to the computer, the virtual cloud compromises both
D. This will ensure natural disasters or fires do not destroy the back-up data if the computer is destroyed

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

D. This will ensure natural disasters or fires do not destroy the back-up data if the computer is destroyed.

Storing backups in a different physical location protects important data from being lost in the event of a disaster that affects the primary location, like fire, flooding, or theft.