Exercise: Match the Solutions to the Data Loss

From the weblecture you learned how to prevent data loss. Can you recall all applicable active regimes, as explained in the weblecture?

  1. Have multiple copies. Use a checksum to identify faulty copies
  2. Use preferred file formats that can be opened by a wide range of software. Update the file format to a current one.
  3. Move data to fresh media well before the media’s expiration date.
  4. Have multiple copies. Move data to fresh media well before the media’s expiration date.
  5. Document your data well.
  6. Advertise the content in a data catalogue.