Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) — Question 138

Concerning appropriate data retention policies, which of the following is the MAIN risk factor for the availability of archived information?

Answer options

• A. Data stored in third-party environments.
• B. Data maintained offline requires a higher time to access.
• C. Data recorded in obsolete media cannot be read.
• D. Retention of data involves a cost.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because data stored on obsolete media may not be accessible due to lack of compatible reading devices. Options A and B present valid concerns regarding data accessibility but are not the main risk factor. Option D, while true, pertains more to cost rather than direct availability issues.