Performing and restoring backups MCQs on Peach Tree

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: August 1, 2024

1. Which menu option should you use to perform a backup of your Peachtree data?
   a) File menu > Backup Company Data
   b) Reports menu > Backup
   c) Tools menu > Backup Data
   d) Edit menu > Backup
   Answer: a) File menu > Backup Company Data
2. What is the first step to restore data from a backup in Peachtree?
   a) Select Restore Company Data from the File menu
   b) Create a new company file
   c) Delete the current data file
   d) Export data to Excel
   Answer: a) Select Restore Company Data from the File menu
3. How often should you perform backups to ensure data protection?
   a) Regularly, such as daily or weekly, depending on the volume of transactions
   b) Only when there is a data error
   c) Once a month
   d) After each financial quarter
   Answer: a) Regularly, such as daily or weekly, depending on the volume of transactions
4. What should you do if you need to restore a backup but want to avoid overwriting current data?
   a) Restore the backup to a new or different company file
   b) Directly overwrite the current company file with the backup
   c) Rebuild the current data from scratch
   d) Create a copy of the current data before restoring
   Answer: a) Restore the backup to a new or different company file
5. What is a recommended practice when performing a backup in Peachtree?
   a) Save backup files to an external drive or secure network location
   b) Save backup files on the same hard drive as the original data
   c) Save backup files only in the cloud
   d) Use the same filename for every backup
   Answer: a) Save backup files to an external drive or secure network location
6. Which of the following should you do to verify the success of a backup restoration?
   a) Open and review the restored data to ensure it matches the expected content
   b) Simply check the file size of the backup
   c) Rely on the backup completion message alone
   d) Confirm that the backup file is not corrupted
   Answer: a) Open and review the restored data to ensure it matches the expected content
7. What action should be taken if a backup file cannot be restored due to corruption?
   a) Attempt to restore from an earlier backup or seek technical support
   b) Continue using the corrupted file
   c) Delete the corrupted backup and create a new company file
   d) Manually re-enter all data
   Answer: a) Attempt to restore from an earlier backup or seek technical support
8. Where can you specify the location for storing backup files in Peachtree?
   a) During the backup process, when prompted to choose a storage location
   b) In the Peachtree installation directory
   c) In the company file settings
   d) In the General Ledger settings
   Answer: a) During the backup process, when prompted to choose a storage location
9. What type of backup file format does Peachtree typically use?
   a) .PTB (Peachtree Backup)
   b) .ZIP
   c) .EXCEL
   d) .PDF
   Answer: a) .PTB (Peachtree Backup)
10. Why is it important to test a backup after restoring it?
    a) To ensure that the backup is complete, accurate, and functional before relying on it for critical data
    b) To check the performance of the Peachtree software
    c) To update user permissions
    d) To confirm data entry accuracy
    Answer: a) To ensure that the backup is complete, accurate, and functional before relying on it for critical data

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