| An analyst who routinely purges the files that support his research and recommendations: 
 
 
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| A) | is acting in accordance to Standard III(E), Preservation of Confidentiality. |  |  
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| B) | is acting in accordance to Standard IV(A), Loyalty to Employer. |  |  
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| C) | may be violating Standard V(C), Record Retention. |  |  
 
 
 
According to Standard V(C), a member shall “maintain appropriate records” to support recommendations. Neither of the other choices would apply to this action.  |