Match each term with the correct statement below.
-Back-up copies of files and directories.
A)full backup
B)make install
C)checksum
D)tarball
E)compression ratio
F)Brasero Disc Burner
G)compression algorithm
H)sum
I)archive

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Archive refers to a collection of files and directories that are stored together in a single file, often compressed to save space. This is the most relevant term for describing "back-up copies of files and directories".

Possible other matching statements are:

- A) full backup refers to a type of backup that copies all selected files and directories, regardless of whether they have changed since the last backup. 
- D) tarball is a common term for a compressed archive created with the Unix command 'tar', which also adds extra features like file permissions and timestamps. 
- G) compression algorithm is the process of encoding information using fewer bits than the original representation, in order to reduce storage space or transmission time. 
- H) sum and checksum are both methods for detecting errors or changes in data, by generating a small value that can be compared between source and destination. 
- F) Brasero Disc Burner is a software application for creating and copying CDs, DVDs, ISO images and other media, typically used for backup or distribution purposes. 
- E) compression ratio is the measure of how much a file or data stream is reduced in size by compression, usually expressed as a percentage or ratio.

Match Each Term with the Correct Statement Below