RIM Awareness Matching Quiz

Question or Hint Answer or Word

What qualifies as a document? Recorded information, regardless of medium or characteristics, made or received by an organization in pursuance of legal obligations or in the transaction of business
What are the characteristics of good records? Authentic, accurate, usable, complete
What is a document hold? Temporary suspension of disposal of documents because of governance authority or other requirement
What is the retention period for emails that are not saved in an electronic business folder? 90 days from the date it was received
What is the retention period for drafts and work-in-process? Within one year of their creation, unless they will be used to create an official record
What is the retention period for emails that are saved in an electronic business folder? 5 years from the date it was received
Where should you place paper business documents for disposal? To ensure confidentiality, paper business documents should be placed in a secured disposal bin or shredder. Ensure that all retention requirements have been met, and the documents are not subject to a document/legal hold.