You are using Apple Configurator for Mac to restore an iPad backup and notice that...

To view Apple Configurator activity, such as when Apple Configurator connects to the internet to obtain specific information, you should choose Window > Activity from the menu bar. This will open a separate window that shows the current and recent activities, such as restoring a backup, preparing a device, or downloading software updates. You can resize the window to the size you want and close it when you are done. The other menu options are not related to viewing activity in Apple Configurator.

View > Activity is not a valid menu option in Apple Configurator.

View > Show Status Bar toggles the visibility of the status bar at the bottom of the Apple Configurator window, which shows the number of connected devices and the available disk space. It does not show the activity of Apple Configurator.

Actions > Open Activity is not a valid menu option in Apple Configurator. References:

Apple Device Support Exam Prep Guide, page 9

View log messages and activity in Apple Configurator

Apple Configurator User Guide for Mac