A hospital in Trinidad uses computers to store patient records electronically. Which of the following BEST describes why data backup is essential for this organisation?

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A hospital in Trinidad uses computers to store patient records electronically. Which of the following BEST describes why data backup is essential for this organisation?

Accepted Answer

To protect against data loss from hardware failure or disasters — Award 1 mark for identifying data protection as the primary purpose of backup. Healthcare data is critical and must be protected against loss from hardware failure, natural disasters, or cyber attacks. A is incorrect — backups do not improve speed. C is incorrect — backups do not affect electricity costs. D is incorrect — backups are not related to access control.

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To prevent patients from accessing their own records

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To protect against data loss from hardware failure or disasters

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To make the computers run faster

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To reduce the cost of electricity

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