What is the correct order of the phases of the data life cycle?

The correct answer is D. Create, Store, Use, Share, Archive, Destroy. The standard data lifecycle, as defined in frameworks like CCSP, follows the sequence: Create (data is generated), Store (data is persisted), Use (data is accessed and processed), Share (data is distributed to others), Archive (data is moved to long-term retention), Destroy…

Submitted by jakub_pl· Apr 18, 2026Cloud Data Security

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ACreate, Use, Store, Share, Archive, Destroy
BCreate, Archive, Store, Share, Use, Destroy
CCreate, Store, Use, Archive, Share, Destroy
DCreate, Store, Use, Share, Archive, Destroy

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The standard data lifecycle, as defined in frameworks like CCSP, follows the sequence: Create (data is generated), Store (data is persisted), Use (data is accessed and processed), Share (data is distributed to others), Archive (data is moved to long-term retention), Destroy (data is securely deleted). This order reflects the natural progression of data from its origin through active use, distribution, retirement, and final disposal. Understanding this lifecycle is critical for applying appropriate security controls at each stage.

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