CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 416

An administrator assists the legal and compliance team with ensuring information about customer transactions is archived for the proper time period. Which of the following data policies is the administrator carrying out?

Answer options

• A. Compromise
• B. Retention
• C. Analysis
• D. Transfer
• E. Inventory

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Retention, as it specifically pertains to the policies regarding how long data should be kept. Options A, C, D, and E do not relate to the time-based storage of data, making them incorrect in this context.