The Records Retention Schedule provides which type of period for retention?

• A. Maximum
• B. Minimum
• C. Intermediate
• D. Indefinite

Answer: (B)

The Records Retention Schedule sets the minimum length of time a record must be kept. This minimum ensures you have the records available for legal, regulatory, and operational needs. After that minimum period, the record can be disposed of unless there’s a specific reason to retain it longer (for example, ongoing litigation, audits, or historical value). The schedule does not establish a mandatory maximum retention period, and unless a record has historical or other special importance, indefinite retention isn’t the baseline.