CompTIA
220-1202 · Question #279
Which of the following methods is a way to superficially delete files on a hard drive?
The correct answer is E. Low-level formatting. Low-level formatting removes file system structures and references without physically destroying the drive, making it a superficial deletion method compared to physical destruction techniques.
Submitted by jian89· Mar 30, 2026Operational Procedures
Question
Which of the following methods is a way to superficially delete files on a hard drive?
Options
- ADrilling
- BDegaussing
- CWiping
- DShredding
- ELow-level formatting
How the community answered
(38 responses)- B5% (2)
- C3% (1)
- E92% (35)
Explanation
Low-level formatting removes file system structures and references without physically destroying the drive, making it a superficial deletion method compared to physical destruction techniques.
Topics
#Low-level formatting#Data deletion methods#Hard drive management
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