CDPSE Data Life Cycle Management Practice Question
Which THREE factors should be considered when defining a data retention schedule?
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
✓
Regulatory/Legal requirements
Legal requirements, business utility, and statutory limitations are the core drivers of any retention policy.
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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The number of concurrent users
Why it's wrong here
User load has no impact on retention policy.
- ✓
Regulatory/Legal requirements
Why this is correct
Laws often dictate mandatory retention periods.
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Storage server hardware cost
Why it's wrong here
Cost is a factor, but not a primary policy driver.
- ✓
Statutory limitations periods
Why this is correct
Legal liability periods determine how long records must be kept.
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Operational business utility
Why this is correct
Data needed for business is retained, otherwise it should be minimized.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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