Describe the Grandfather-Father-Son (GFS) backup method.

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The Grandfather-Father-Son (GFS) method uses five media sets per week and allows recovery of data for the previous three weeks. Every second or third month, a group of media sets is taken out of the cycle for permanent storage, and a new set is brought in. This method equalizes the wear and tear on the tapes and helps to prevent tape failure.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A 3-D named range cannot be defined in the ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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=AVERAGEIFS(C2:C64,A2:A64,"Blue",B2:B64,"Black")

Returns an average of Column C of the items which are either Blue or Black. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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