CDPSE Data Life Cycle Management Practice Question
When configuring a 'Data Disposal' process, why is it critical to verify the 'Chain of Custody'?
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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To verify the data was deleted securely
Chain of custody ensures that data was tracked throughout its existence until secure destruction, providing evidence for compliance.
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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To ensure the database is faster
Why it's wrong here
Performance is not the purpose of disposal.
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To verify the data was deleted securely
Why this is correct
Verification is the final step in the disposal process to prove compliance.
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To identify who shared the data
Why it's wrong here
Chain of custody is about possession and lifecycle, not sharing.
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To increase storage space
Why it's wrong here
This is a secondary benefit, not the compliance objective.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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