The Term "Data Rot" Refers to

question 16

Multiple Choice

The term "data rot" refers to

• A) Data that no longer serve a purpose.
• B) The deterioration of the medium on which the data are stored.
• C) Data that are irrelevant or contain errors.
• D) All of these

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Definitions:

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