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CCSP Practice Question: Uses a cloud storage service to share files with…
An organization uses a cloud storage service to share files with external partners. They want to ensure that the files are automatically deleted after 30 days. Which data lifecycle control should be implemented?
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the distinction between data protection controls (Object Lock, Versioning) and data lifecycle controls (Lifecycle Policy), leading candidates to confuse retention with deletion.
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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Lifecycle policy
A lifecycle policy is the correct data lifecycle control because it allows administrators to define rules that automatically expire and delete objects after a specified period, such as 30 days. This is a native feature of cloud storage services like Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, and Google Cloud Storage, enabling automated data retention and deletion without manual intervention.
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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Object lock
Why it's wrong here
Object lock prevents deletion or modification.
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Lifecycle policy
Why this is correct
Lifecycle policies automate expiration and deletion.
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Versioning
Why it's wrong here
Versioning keeps multiple versions, does not delete.
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Access control list
Why it's wrong here
ACLs control access, not deletion timing.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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