Which backup method does not reset the archive bit on files that are backed up?
A.
Full backup method
B.
Incremental backup method
C.
Differential backup method
D.
Additive backup method
Explanation:
The Differential backup method backs up the files that have been modified since the last full backup. The
differential process does not change the archive bit value.
Incorrect Answers:
A: During a full backup all data are backed up and saved to some type of storage media, and the archive bit is
cleared.
B: The Incremental backup method backs up all the files that have changed since the last full or incremental
backup and sets the archive bit to 0.
D: There is no backup method named the Additive backup method.Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2013, p. 936