Question

Protecting data by copying it from the original source to a diifferent destination is called
1. Formatting
2. Hacking
3. Backup
4. Data diddling
5. None of these

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Backup

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Backup.

• Protecting data by copying it from the original source to a different destination is called Backup.
  • Backups can be used to recover data after its loss from data deletion or corruption.
• The activity of creating sectors and tracks on a hard disk is called Formatting.
• The process of unauthorised access to information system is called Hacking.
  • One who does hacking is called Hacker.
  • Hackers are mainly classified as White Hat Hackers, Black Hat Hackers, Gray Hat Hackers.
• Data diddling is the unauthorised changing of data before or during their input to a computer system.