CDPSE Data Life Cycle Management Practice Question
When using Varonis to identify 'stale' data for minimization, what criteria must be defined to avoid false positives?
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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Last Accessed Date
Varonis requires defining the 'Last Accessed' timeframe to distinguish between actively used data and candidates for deletion.
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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File size threshold
Why it's wrong here
Size does not indicate staleness.
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Last Accessed Date
Why this is correct
This is the primary metric for defining data as 'stale' or inactive.
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File extension
Why it's wrong here
File type does not imply usage.
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User account status
Why it's wrong here
A user's status is irrelevant to the data's activity.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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