Which of the following data types should an analyst use to provide the most flexibility...

Textdata type is the most flexible for recording emails, as it can handle any combination of letters, numbers, and special characters (e.g., @, .). Alphanumeric types may restrict special characters, but text fields ensure the required flexibility for accurate email recording.

CompTIA Data+ Reference:

CompTIA Data+ Study Guide (Exam DA0-001), Chapter 2: Data Types and Structures, Section “Using Text Fields for Flexible Input”, Official CompTIA CertMaster Learn for Data+, Module 2.1 “Text Data Types”.

References Used:

CompTIA Data+ Study Guide (Exam DA0-001) – Official Sybex/CompTIA Book

CompTIA CertMaster Learn for Data+ – Official CompTIA Learning Modules

CompTIA Data+ Objectives (DA0-001)