The ______ process retains copies of data over extended periods of time in order to meet legal and operational requirements.
A) archive
B) virtualization
C) patching
D) backup

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The process described in the statement is that of archiving, which involves retaining copies of data over extended periods of time for various reasons, including legal and operational requirements. Virtualization pertains to the creation of a virtual version of something (such as an operating system), patching refers to the process of fixing a problem in a software application, and backup involves creating copies of data that can be used in case the original is lost or damaged.

The ______ Process Retains Copies of Data Over Extended Periods