Which statement correctly pairs the preservation levels with their time frames?

• A. Level 1: short term up to 60 days; Level 2: 60 days to 1 year; Level 3: long term 1 to 8 years
• B. Level 1: 30-45 days; Level 2: 45-90 days; Level 3: 1-2 years
• C. Level 1: up to 30 days; Level 2: 30-180 days; Level 3: 2-4 years
• D. Level 1: up to 90 days; Level 2: 90 days to 2 years; Level 3: 2-5 years

Answer: (A)

Preservation levels are defined by how far into the future you plan to maintain access or integrity, creating a clear progression from near-term actions to long-term strategy. The pairing with Level 1 as short-term up to 60 days, Level 2 spanning 60 days to 1 year, and Level 3 covering 1 to 8 years fits this progression well. It uses non-overlapping, logically ordered intervals and places the longest horizon in the third level, aligning long-term planning with a broader timescale.

Other options mix shorter and longer horizons in ways that either overlap with the previous level or extend too short or too long for the intended tier, which breaks the steady progression from short-term to long-term preservation planning.