CDPSE Data Life Cycle Management Practice Question
When managing data retention in Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) Gen2, how do you implement a policy that deletes files older than 7 years?
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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Configure a Lifecycle Management policy rule
Lifecycle management policies in ADLS allow you to define rules to delete blobs based on the number of days since last modification.
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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Apply a Data Loss Prevention policy
Why it's wrong here
DLP is for labeling, not storage lifecycle.
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Create a Power Automate flow to scan the lake
Why it's wrong here
Power Automate is not suited for large-scale blob deletion.
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Configure a Lifecycle Management policy rule
Why this is correct
This is the native, intended method for managing ADLS object aging.
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Use Azure Data Factory to trigger a DELETE SQL query
Why it's wrong here
This is inefficient; native lifecycle management is preferred.
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Set the 'Delete' flag on the container
Why it's wrong here
There is no 'Delete' flag for containers.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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