DLA Records & Info Management – 35+ Solved Exam Questions | Lifecycle, PII, File Plans

This document contains a fully solved set of 35+ exam questions and answers from the DLA Records and Information Management exam for the 2025/2026 academic year. It is designed to reinforce critical knowledge of records management policies and compliance practices used by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Covered topics include the records lifecycle (creation, maintenance, disposition), official vs. non-records, ROT (Redundant, Obsolete, Trivial) analysis, sensitive data destruction, file plans, PII handling, and federal record retention protocols. The answers are confirmed and formatted for practical use in training, compliance audits, or internal reviews. Scenario-based questions provide real-world context for duties such as offboarding procedures, mobile device usage, and preservation orders. This material helps learners understand not only what the rules are, but how to apply them effectively. This guide is ideal for: DLA personnel, civilian federal employees, and contractors in administrative or supervisory roles Students in Public Administration, Information Governance, or Records Management Compliance officers preparing for NARA, FOIA, or agency-specific audits Professionals managing PII-sensitive data or retention systems in government settings Keywords: records management, DLA file plan, ROT, PII destruction, temporary records, NARA retention, official repositories, federal records, email retention, records lifecycle, recordkeeping compliance, record disposition, mobile device policy, records audit, DLA Form 1937, supervisor responsibilities, preservation orders