The EDST Drop Track Delete option must be selected for use during EDST operations.

• A. The EDST Drop Track Delete option must be selected for use during EDST operations.
• B. EDST Drop Track Delete is optional during EDST operations.
• C. Only automated coordination modes require the Drop Track Delete option.
• D. Drop Track Delete is used only during non-EDST operations.

Answer: (A)

When EDST operations are in progress, enabling the Drop Track Delete option is required to keep the system in a clean, predictable state. This setting ensures that tracks that are no longer needed are removed, preventing stale or conflicting data from affecting the current EDST run. Selecting it helps maintain data integrity and proper coordination throughout the EDST workflow.

Because it is a required step for EDST, this option is not optional. It also isn’t limited only to automated coordination modes, nor is it exclusive to non-EDST operations. Those statements would misstate when and why the Drop Track Delete action is needed.