An Administrator Is Disposing of Media That Contains Sensitive Information

question 868

Multiple Choice

An administrator is disposing of media that contains sensitive information. Which of the following will provide the MOST effective method to dispose of the media while ensuring the data will be unrecoverable?

• A) Wipe the hard drive.
• B) Shred the hard drive.
• C) Sanitize all of the data.
• D) Degauss the hard drive.

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Definitions:

Automatically Creates

Refers to software or system functions that generate items or documents without manual input, based on predefined conditions or triggers.

Sales Transaction

The process of exchanging a product or service for money, constituting a contractual agreement between buyer and seller.

Make Deposits

The action of placing money into financial accounts or investment funds.

Customers List

A compiled record of a business's customers, including contact information and transaction history.