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Backup copy
A backup copy is an extra saved version of a project or audio file kept to prevent loss of work.
Level relevance: introduced at Nat 3; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
Backups protect against deleted files, corrupted sessions, failed drives, or accidental changes. Good coursework practice includes saving clear versions in more than one safe location.
Topics
File managementWorkflow
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- National 5 Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for the National 3, National 4, and National 5 technology and music concept tables.