Casework Skills Test Question 98 – Entering document retention details
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Task type: Information entry
Practice focus: Selecting the stated retention event and date
Difficulty: Medium
Task
A document-control note gives several dates. Enter the retention details requested in the task.
Source information
| Field or entry | Source information |
|---|---|
| Document reference | DOC-530417 |
| Document received | 12 February 2026 |
| Decision completed | 30 June 2026 |
| Retention action | Secure deletion |
| Retention action due | 30 June 2028 |
| Responsible team | Records Assurance |
Information to enter
Enter the following information exactly as shown: Document reference; Retention action; Retention action due.
Click to reveal the answer
| Answer field | Correct information |
|---|---|
| Document reference | DOC-530417 |
| Retention action | Secure deletion |
| Retention action due | 30 June 2028 |
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