Which of the following backup methods makes a complete backup of every file on the server every time it is
run?

A.
The full backup method.

B.
The incremental backup method.

C.
The differential backup method.

D.
The tape backup method.

Explanation:
The Full Backup Method makes a complete backup of every file on the server every time it is run. The method
is primarily run when time and tape space permits, and is used for system archive or baselined tape sets.
Incorrect Answers:
B: The incremental backup method backs up only the files that have changed since the previous full orincremental backup. This backup method does not back up all files every time it is run.
C: The differential backup method backs up only the files that have changed since the previous full backup.
This backup method does not back up all files every time it is run.
D: The tape backup method is not a method that determines what files are backed up; it just specifies that the
files are backed up to tape.

Krutz, Ronald L. and Russell Dean Vines, The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the CISSP and ISSEP Exams,
2nd Edition, Wiley Publishing, Indianapolis, 2004, p. 148