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Full backup

GCSE Computer Science · key term

Full backup

Definition

A backup that copies all files selected for backup each time it runs.

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Edexcel GCSE Computer Science · 1CP2

Specification 3.2.2 · Paper 1

A full backup copies all the files selected for backup each time. This takes more time and storage space, but the backup contains the complete selected set of files.
Revise: Utility Software Functionality

Edexcel Computer Science past papers

Exam tips

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An incremental backup copies changes since the last backup, not necessarily since the last full backup.

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Full backup — Edexcel GCSE Computer Science Definition

Disk defragmentation

Incremental backup