CCSP Cloud Data Security Practice Question
A cloud architect is designing a data lifecycle policy for a SaaS application. According to the cloud data lifecycle, which phase immediately follows the 'Share' phase?
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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Archive
The cloud data lifecycle is: Create, Store, Use, Share, Archive, Destroy. After sharing, data is typically archived for long-term retention before eventual destruction.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Store
Why it's wrong here
Store comes after Create.
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Archive
Why this is correct
Correct order: Create -> Store -> Use -> Share -> Archive -> Destroy.
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Use
Why it's wrong here
Use comes before Share.
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Destroy
Why it's wrong here
Destroy is the final phase after archive.
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