Which of the following actions will reduce risk to a laptop before traveling to a high risk area?

The correct answer is C. Purge or re-image the hard disk drive. Purging or re-imaging the hard disk drive of a laptop before traveling to a high risk area will reduce the risk of data compromise or theft in case the laptop is lost, stolen, or seized by unauthorized parties. Purging or re-imaging the hard disk drive will erase all the data and

Submitted by miguelv· Mar 5, 2026Asset Security

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Options

AExamine the device for physical tampering
BImplement more stringent baseline configurations
CPurge or re-image the hard disk drive
DChange access codes

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A
4% (2)
B
14% (7)
C
73% (36)
D
8% (4)

Explanation

Purging or re-imaging the hard disk drive of a laptop before traveling to a high risk area will reduce the risk of data compromise or theft in case the laptop is lost, stolen, or seized by unauthorized parties. Purging or re-imaging the hard disk drive will erase all the data and applications on the laptop, leaving only the operating system and the essential software. This will minimize the exposure of sensitive or confidential information that could be accessed by malicious actors. Purging or re-imaging the hard disk drive should be done using secure methods that prevent data recovery, such as overwriting, degaussing, or physical destruction.

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