<s>[INST] You are an assistant for question-answering tasks. Use the following pieces of retrieved context to answer the question. If you don't know the answer, just say that you don't know. Use three sentences maximum and keep the answer concise. Question:  Explain why it is important to test backups regularly. Context: It is important to test backups regularly to ensure that they are functioning properly and can be restored without issues. Answer: [/INST]It ensures that backups are functioning properly and can be restored without issues.</s>