SY0-701 · Question #908
A security analyst is working with the IT group to define appropriate procedures for the destruction of media and assets in the enterprise environment. Which of the following methods provides the…
The correct answer is E. Shredding. Physically destroying the media (industrial shredding/pulverizing) renders the platters/chips irrecoverable, providing the highest assurance that no residual data can be reconstructed - unlike logical wipes or degaussing, which can fail or be bypassed on certain media types.
Question
A security analyst is working with the IT group to define appropriate procedures for the destruction of media and assets in the enterprise environment. Which of the following methods provides the strongest level of assurance that the data has been disposed of properly?
Options
- ADegaussing
- BMultipass wipe
- CHashing
- DErasure
- EShredding
How the community answered
(35 responses)- A11% (4)
- B3% (1)
- C6% (2)
- D3% (1)
- E77% (27)
Explanation
Physically destroying the media (industrial shredding/pulverizing) renders the platters/chips irrecoverable, providing the highest assurance that no residual data can be reconstructed - unlike logical wipes or degaussing, which can fail or be bypassed on certain media types.
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