Which type of backup captures only data changed since the last full backup but does NOT reset the archive bit?
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Why "Differential" is the right answer
Differential backs up changes since the last FULL backup; backups grow over the cycle but restore = full + last differential. Incremental backs up changes since the last backup of any type and resets the archive bit. Full captures everything.
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