LESSON 7

Lesson 7 - Activity 7.1:

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### Lesson 7 - Activity 7.1: Data Backup and Restoration

#### Part 1: Backing Up Data

Q1: What is the purpose of backing up data?

A1: To protect important files from loss due to hardware failure, accidental deletion, or cyber threats.

Q2: Name three common backup storage options.

A2: External hard drives, cloud storage (e.g., OneDrive), and USB flash drives.

Q3: What are the steps to manually back up files to an external hard drive?

A3:

1. Connect the external hard drive.

2. Open File Explorer and locate the files to back up.

3. Copy and paste or drag the files to the external drive.

Q4: What are the benefits of using cloud storage for backups?

A4: Automatic syncing, remote access, and protection against local device failures.

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#### Part 2: Restoring Data

Q5: What does restoring data mean?

A5: It is the process of recovering lost, deleted, or corrupted files from a backup.

Q6: How can you restore files from an external hard drive?

A6:

1. Connect the external drive.

2. Open File Explorer and navigate to the backup folder.

3. Copy and paste the files to their original location.

Q7: What is File History in Windows, and how is it used for restoration?

A7: File History is a Windows feature that allows users to restore previous versions of files. It can be accessed through Control Panel > File History > Restore personal files.

Q8: How can you restore deleted files from OneDrive?

A8:

1. Go to OneDrive online and sign in.

2. Open the Recycle Bin.

3. Select the files and click Restore.

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#### Part 3: Setting Up an Account with OneDrive

Q9: What is OneDrive?

A9: A cloud storage service from Microsoft that allows users to store, sync, and share files online.

Q10: How do you create a OneDrive account?

A10:

1. Go to [onedrive.com](https://onedrive.com).

2. Click Sign Up and enter a Microsoft account email.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account.

Q11: How do you sync files to OneDrive on a Windows PC?

A11:

1. Open OneDrive and sign in.

2. Choose folders to sync.

3. Drag files into the OneDrive folder or enable automatic sync.

Q12: How can you access OneDrive files from another device?

A12: Sign in to OneDrive from any device via the web or OneDrive mobile app.

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