DS0-001 Database Planning And Deployment Practice Question
A database administrator is defining the data lifecycle policy for a new deployment. What is the final step in the data lifecycle for records that have exceeded their retention period and are no longer required for regulatory compliance?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Purging
Purging or deletion is the standard final step in the data lifecycle after data has been archived and passed its retention period.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Purging
Why this is correct
Purging involves the permanent removal of data from the system once it is no longer required.
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Encryption
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is a security measure throughout the lifecycle, not a disposal step.
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Migration
Why it's wrong here
Migration is the movement of data between systems, not disposal.
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Archiving
Why it's wrong here
Archiving precedes the final disposal of data.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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