A government agency must dispose of optical discs (CDs/DVDs) that contain classified information. The discs are no longer needed and must be destroyed to prevent data remanence. Which destruction method is most appropriate for this media type?

Overwriting the discs with random data

Shredding the discs into small pieces

A data center is decommissioning a storage array that contains personal data. The array will be sold to a third party. The organization must ensure that the data is irrecoverable. Which destruction method is most appropriate?

Deleting the data and reinitializing the array

Formatting the array and reinstalling the OS

Encrypting the data and keeping the key

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Domain 2Objective 4

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Questions 21–25

21application · medium
A government agency must dispose of optical discs (CDs/DVDs) that contain classified information. The discs are no longer needed and must be destroyed to prevent data remanence. Which destruction method is most appropriate for this media type?
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22foundation · easy
Which activity is part of data maintenance and involves assigning a sensitivity level to data based on its value and impact if compromised?
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23foundation · easy
When an organization stores personal data in a cloud data center located in another country, which consideration becomes important for compliance?
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24foundation · easy
Which term describes the legal and regulatory implications that arise when data is stored or processed in a specific country or region?
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25application · medium
A data center is decommissioning a storage array that contains personal data. The array will be sold to a third party. The organization must ensure that the data is irrecoverable. Which destruction method is most appropriate?
Select an answer first

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Questions 21–25

A government agency must dispose of optical discs (CDs/DVDs) that contain classified information. The discs are no longer needed and must be destroyed to prevent data remanence. Which destruction method is most appropriate for this media type?

Which activity is part of data maintenance and involves assigning a sensitivity level to data based on its value and impact if compromised?

When an organization stores personal data in a cloud data center located in another country, which consideration becomes important for compliance?

Which term describes the legal and regulatory implications that arise when data is stored or processed in a specific country or region?

A data center is decommissioning a storage array that contains personal data. The array will be sold to a third party. The organization must ensure that the data is irrecoverable. Which destruction method is most appropriate?

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