CDIA Storage, Retrieval & Security Management 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM)

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A long-term preservation repository not accessible for daily retrieval

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Inverted index

Answer

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

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CDIA Storage, Retrieval & Security Management 2