Which type of storage is read-only and is accessed only when needed?
Archive storage is designed for data that is rarely accessed and is typically kept in a read-only or write-once-read-many (WORM) format for long-term retention, compliance, or historical purposes. Unlike hot, warm, or cold storage tiers—which are distinguished primarily by access frequency and retrieval speed but still allow normal read/write operations—archive storage is specifically characterized by its read-only nature and the expectation that it will only be accessed when a specific need arises, such as an audit, legal request, or historical lookup. This makes archive storage the correct classification for read-only, on-demand-only data retention.
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