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SK0-005 · Question #305

Which of the following should a technician verify FIRST before decommissioning and wiping a file server?

The correct answer is D. Non-utilization. The first thing that a technician should verify before decommissioning and wiping a file server is non-utilization, which means that no one is using or accessing the server or its data. This can be done by checking logs, monitoring network traffic, or contacting users or…

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Question

Which of the following should a technician verify FIRST before decommissioning and wiping a file server?

Options

  • AThe media destruction method
  • BThe recycling policy
  • CAsset management documentation
  • DNon-utilization

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    10% (3)
  • C
    7% (2)
  • D
    79% (23)

Explanation

The first thing that a technician should verify before decommissioning and wiping a file server is non-utilization, which means that no one is using or accessing the server or its data. This can be done by checking logs, monitoring network traffic, or contacting users or stakeholders. Non- utilization ensures that decommissioning and wiping will not cause any data loss or disruption to business operations.

Topics

#Server decommissioning#Data wiping#Operational procedures#Server lifecycle management

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