DS0-001 Data Governance And Security Practice Question
Which TWO actions constitute good data lifecycle management?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Defining data retention policies
Data lifecycle management includes defining retention periods and identifying when to archive vs. destroy data.
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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Allowing all users access to all data
Why it's wrong here
This violates the principle of least privilege.
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Defining data retention policies
Why this is correct
Policies dictate how long data should be kept.
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Increasing database logging level to debug
Why it's wrong here
Debug logging is a temporary operational task, not lifecycle management.
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Reformatting all drives annually
Why it's wrong here
Arbitrary reformatting causes unnecessary data loss.
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Automated archiving of stale data
Why this is correct
Archiving moves old data to cheaper, secure storage.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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