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A hard drive that previously contained PI I needs to be repurposed for a public access workstation.

Which of the following data destruction methods should a technician use to ensure data is completely removed from the hard drive?

A.
Shredding
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A.
Shredding
B.
Degaussing
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B.
Degaussing
C.
Low-level formatting
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C.
Low-level formatting
D.
Recycling
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D.
Recycling
Suggested answer: A

Explanation:

Shredding is a data destruction method that physically destroys the hard drive by cutting it into small pieces using a machine. Shredding ensures that data is completely removed from the hard drive and cannot be recovered by any means. Shredding is suitable for hard drives that contain PII (personally identifiable information), which is any information that can be used to identify, contact, or locate an individual. Degaussing, low-level formatting, and recycling are not data destruction methods that can guarantee complete data removal from a hard drive.

asked 02/10/2024
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