DHS Mandatory Records
Management for Everyone (Test-Out)
EXAM (updated 2026) Questions &
Answers | Latest Already Graded A+
What is the definition of a Federal record? (44 USC 3301) - ANSWER-Any
information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a
Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction
of public business and preserved or appropriate for preservation by that
agency or its legitimate successor as evidence of the organization,
functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities
of the United States Government.
How often should the file plan be updated? - ANSWER-B and C.
(Annually. When the records schedule change.)
What are the three stages of a records lifecycle? - ANSWER-Creation,
Maintenance and Use, Disposition.
Creation, Maintenance and Use, Disposition. - ANSWER-Organizational
Charts; Executive Level records; directives
What are some examples of temporary records? - ANSWER-What are
some examples of temporary records?
When a litigation hold is received, management ____________ in the
hold notice to prevent early disposal until the litigation is resolved. -
ANSWER-Suspends the disposition cycle of the record.
Employees are required to contact their Records liaison ____________
weeks before departing DHS. - ANSWER-two weeks
How are unscheduled records categorized? - ANSWER-Permanent
Management for Everyone (Test-Out)
EXAM (updated 2026) Questions &
Answers | Latest Already Graded A+
What is the definition of a Federal record? (44 USC 3301) - ANSWER-Any
information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a
Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction
of public business and preserved or appropriate for preservation by that
agency or its legitimate successor as evidence of the organization,
functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities
of the United States Government.
How often should the file plan be updated? - ANSWER-B and C.
(Annually. When the records schedule change.)
What are the three stages of a records lifecycle? - ANSWER-Creation,
Maintenance and Use, Disposition.
Creation, Maintenance and Use, Disposition. - ANSWER-Organizational
Charts; Executive Level records; directives
What are some examples of temporary records? - ANSWER-What are
some examples of temporary records?
When a litigation hold is received, management ____________ in the
hold notice to prevent early disposal until the litigation is resolved. -
ANSWER-Suspends the disposition cycle of the record.
Employees are required to contact their Records liaison ____________
weeks before departing DHS. - ANSWER-two weeks
How are unscheduled records categorized? - ANSWER-Permanent
