UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Data backup strategies are implemented to ensure that information can be restored if the primary storage device fails or files become corrupted by malware or errors. By keeping copies on separate media or in the cloud, organisations reduce the risk of permanent loss. This is a key aspect of ICT risk management and continuity planning. Therefore, backups mainly protect against hardware failure and corruption.

Option A:
Option A is correct because hardware breakdowns and file corruption are among the most common causes of data loss, and backup systems are specifically designed to mitigate these problems.

Option B:
Option B, increased redundancy, describes having duplicates but does not fully capture the underlying threat; redundancy is the means rather than the risk being addressed.

Option C:
Option C, user convenience, may be a secondary benefit but is not the primary reason for systematic backup procedures.

Option D:
Option D, faster processing, relates to performance improvements and is not a direct outcome of creating backup copies.