If the DeNIST mode is turned on, will standalone NIST files be affected?

The correct answer indicates that when DeNIST mode is activated, it specifically targets attached files rather than standalone NIST files. In the context of data processing, DeNIST is a process that effectively removes known irrelevant or unneeded data based on NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) file lists. Standalone NIST files, which are not linked or dependent on other files in the system, remain untouched and unaffected by this specific processing mode.

This operation is designed to ensure that while unnecessary attachments are cleaned up to streamline data for analysis or review, core standalone files integral to the data set retain their presence. Thus, users can ensure that essential NIST files remain available and intact, while extraneous files are eliminated for efficiency and clarity in the dataset being managed.