The action of passing on organized records to a successor to carry on work is known as which of the following?

• A. Succession planning
• B. Handover
• C. Transition
• D. Recordkeeping

Answer: (B)

When you pass on organized records so a successor can carry on the work, you’re doing a handover. The focus is on transferring the necessary information, documents, status of ongoing tasks, key contacts, and context so the new person can continue smoothly without missing important details. This is a practical, action-oriented transfer that supports continuity.

Succession planning deals with preparing for future replacements in roles, often over the long term. Transition is a broader process of moving from one state or phase to another and may include a handover but isn’t limited to passing on records. Recordkeeping is the ongoing activity of creating and maintaining records, not the act of transferring them to someone else.