Which of the following does NOT describe a file cutoff?

The correct choice is that marking files for retention does not describe a file cutoff. A file cutoff refers primarily to the point in time when no additional records will be added to a specific file series. This is typically associated with the physical cessation of record entries or the establishment of a final cutoff date to manage records systematically.

Marking files for retention, while related to records management, involves deciding how long specific records will be kept, rather than when the records will cease being added to the file. The purpose of a file cutoff is more about managing the accumulation and organization of records, allowing for better control, archiving, or eventual disposition.