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Storage, Retrieval & Security Management Flashcards

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  1. Which storage tiering strategy automatically moves documents from high-performance to lower-cost storage based on access frequency?

    Answer: Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM)

    HSM automatically migrates data between storage tiers based on predefined policies such as access frequency and age.

  2. In a document imaging system, what does the term 'dark archive' refer to?

    Answer: A long-term preservation repository not accessible for daily retrieval

    A dark archive is a preservation copy kept offline or restricted, not used for routine retrieval, to protect against corruption of the primary archive.

  3. Which authentication method provides the strongest access control for a document management system?

    Answer: Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

    MFA combines two or more independent credentials (something you know, have, or are), significantly reducing unauthorized access risk.

  4. What is the primary purpose of a document retention schedule in a records management system?

    Answer: To specify how long records must be kept and when they must be destroyed

    A retention schedule establishes legally and operationally mandated timeframes for keeping records, followed by authorized disposition.

  5. Which indexing approach stores a document's content words in a searchable database to enable full-text search?

    Answer: Inverted index

    An inverted index maps each word to the documents containing it, enabling efficient full-text search across large repositories.

  6. In document imaging security, what does 'chain of custody' primarily ensure?

    Answer: Unbroken audit trail documenting who handled a document and when

    Chain of custody maintains a documented, unbroken record of document possession and handling, critical for legal admissibility.

  7. What storage format is most appropriate for long-term archival of scanned documents requiring guaranteed readability decades later?

    Answer: PDF/A (ISO 19005)

    PDF/A is an ISO-standardized subset of PDF designed specifically for long-term archival, prohibiting features that may hinder future rendering.