Which of the following is a MAJOR concern when there is a need to preserve or retain information for future retrieval?

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Options

• ALaws and regulations may change in the interim, making it unnecessary to retain the information.
• BThe expense of retaining the information could become untenable for the organization.
• CThe organization may lose track of the information and not dispose of it securely.
• DThe technology needed to retrieve the information may not be available in the future.

• A
  4% (1)
• B
  4% (1)
• C
  12% (3)
• D
  81% (21)

Explanation

A major concern when retaining information for future retrieval is the potential obsolescence of the technology required to access that information. Over time, file formats, storage media, and retrieval technologies can become outdated, making it difficult or impossible to access older data. For example, data stored on outdated media such as floppy disks, magnetic tapes, or legacy databases may not be retrievable due to the lack of compatible hardware or software to read Ensuring that information is stored in a future-proof format or regularly migrated to current technologies is crucial to maintaining long-term accessibility.

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