How does a more frequent backup schedule affect RPO?

A more frequent backup schedule results in a lower Recovery Point Objective (RPO) because it reduces the amount of data that can be lost in the event of a system failure or data corruption. RPO is a measure that defines the maximum acceptable amount of data loss measured in time.

When backups are conducted more often, the interval between the last backup and the moment of failure is minimized. For example, if backups are taken every hour instead of every day, then in the event of a failure, the maximum data loss will be only one hour instead of an entire day. Therefore, a more frequent backup strategy directly supports the objective of maintaining data integrity by ensuring that less data is at risk between backups, consequently lowering the RPO.

In contrast, other options either misrepresent the relationship between backup frequency and RPO or do not accurately reflect how RPO is impacted by backup strategies. A lower RPO directly correlates to a more frequent backup strategy, thereby enhancing data recovery capabilities.