Can archived records still be managed and retrieved?

Archived records can indeed still be managed and retrieved, even if they are not part of the active dataset. The term "archived" indicates that the records have been moved to a separate storage area to reduce clutter in the active database while still preserving the data for future access. This is common in database management as a means of optimizing performance and organization within the system.

While archived records may require additional steps to access compared to current datasets, they often remain intact within the system and can be retrieved as needed for analysis, compliance, or historical reference. This capability is crucial for organizations that rely on historical data for decision-making or regulatory purposes.

In contrast, options suggesting that archived records are permanently deleted or that their retrieval is limited to specific conditions misunderstand the nature of data archiving and its purpose in a comprehensive data management strategy.