DLA Records & Information Management – 40+ Exam Questions | File Plans, PII, Lifecycle, Retention

This document provides a complete and graded set of 40+ multiple-choice and scenario-based questions with verified answers for the DLA Records and Information Management exam for the 2025/2026 academic year. The content covers core compliance areas critical to federal recordkeeping, including the records lifecycle, file planning, retention schedules, destruction of records, handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII), preservation orders, ROT (Redundant, Obsolete, Trivial), and compliance responsibilities under DLA and federal regulations. Students are guided through both policy understanding and real-world application via case scenarios, terminology definitions, and multiple-answer format questions. This makes the document ideal for understanding NARA regulations, DLA records systems, audit preparedness, and electronic recordkeeping practices. Best suited for: Federal employees and DLA personnel undergoing mandatory records management training Students in Public Administration, Information Governance, or Library & Information Science Professionals preparing for FOIA, NARA, or agency compliance audits Records managers, supervisors, and administrative officers responsible for file retention and legal documentation protocols This guide helps users fulfill their responsibility in ensuring efficient and legally compliant information management within government or defense-related organizations. Keywords: records management, DLA file plan, NARA, record lifecycle, records retention, temporary records, vital records, PII, ROT method, recordkeeping compliance, government records, record repositories, file destruction, email policy, DLA RRS, supervisory responsibility, record disposition, federal regulations, record audit, digital records, record preservation, annual file review