A company is decommissioning a server that contains encrypted data. The encryption keys are stored on a hardware security module (HSM) that will be reused. The administrator plans to use a software tool to overwrite the hard drives. Which additional step is REQUIRED to ensure the data cannot be recovered?

Remove the drives and store them in a secure location

Securely delete the encryption keys from the HSM

Perform a quick format of the drives before overwriting

Which method is commonly used to maintain an accurate inventory of server assets?

Writing asset details on sticky notes attached to each server

Using barcode labels and an asset tracking database

Storing asset information only in email threads

Keeping a mental list of all servers

An organization has a mix of physical and virtual servers. The asset database currently only tracks physical servers. What is the BEST way to ensure the inventory is complete?

Include virtual machines in the same asset database, with a field to indicate they are virtual

Use a network scanner to automatically discover all devices

Only track virtual machines that have a physical host

Add a separate database for virtual machines

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Asset Management SK0-005 Practice Questions (Page 2)

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A company is decommissioning a server that contains encrypted data. The encryption keys are stored on a hardware security module (HSM) that will be reused. The administrator plans to use a software tool to overwrite the hard drives. Which additional step is REQUIRED to ensure the data cannot be recovered?
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Which method is commonly used to maintain an accurate inventory of server assets?
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Which technology is commonly used to automatically track the physical location of server assets?
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An organization has a mix of physical and virtual servers. The asset database currently only tracks physical servers. What is the BEST way to ensure the inventory is complete?
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10foundation · easy
A server was purchased for $10,000 and has a useful life of 5 years with no salvage value. Using straight-line depreciation, what is the annual depreciation expense?
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Questions 6–10

Which method is commonly used to maintain an accurate inventory of server assets?

Which technology is commonly used to automatically track the physical location of server assets?

An organization has a mix of physical and virtual servers. The asset database currently only tracks physical servers. What is the BEST way to ensure the inventory is complete?

A server was purchased for $10,000 and has a useful life of 5 years with no salvage value. Using straight-line depreciation, what is the annual depreciation expense?

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