When Data ONTAP creates a weekly, nightly, or hourly snapshot, the value of n increases; the higher the value of n, the _________ the snapshot.

When Data ONTAP creates a weekly, nightly, or hourly snapshot, the value of n increases; the higher the value of n, the _________ the snapshot.

• A. Newer
• B. Older
• C. More Important
• D. Least Important

Answer: (B)

Snapshots are point-in-time copies that are labeled with an index showing how far back in time they were taken. The most recent snapshot is n = 0, and each additional older snapshot increases the value of n. So when n grows, you’re looking at a version that was created further in the past, i.e., an older snapshot. This is why a higher n means an older recovery point, not a newer one or something about importance.

Snapshots are point-in-time copies that are labeled with an index showing how far back in time they were taken. The most recent snapshot is n = 0, and each additional older snapshot increases the value of n. So when n grows, you’re looking at a version that was created further in the past, i.e., an older snapshot. This is why a higher n means an older recovery point, not a newer one or something about importance.