Which statement is true about the retention schedule?

• A. It requires daily backups
• B. It is optional for agencies
• C. It only applies to digital records
• D. It applies to offender records and physical files

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is that a retention schedule determines how long different types of records must be kept and when they should be disposed of. The true statement is that the retention schedule applies to offender records and physical files, meaning it governs both paper documents and sensitive case files used in case management. This reflects how records management covers all formats a agency uses, not just digital ones, and it sets specific timeframes for keeping those records so they’re available for required periods and then properly destroyed or archived.

It’s not about daily backups—that’s an IT practice related to protecting data, not about how long records should be kept. It isn’t optional for agencies, either; they’re required to follow the schedule to stay compliant with laws and policies. And it isn’t limited to digital records—the policy explicitly encompasses physical files, which is why the correct option emphasizes both offender records and physical files.