Decommission Applications CSSLP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a method for secure data destruction?

   • ARenaming the files and moving them to a different folder.
   • BOverwriting the storage media with random data multiple times.
   • CChanging the file extension to hide the data.
   • DCompressing the data and storing it in a zip file.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   What is a key consideration when applying data retention requirements to decommissioned applications?

   • AIgnoring retention requirements if the application is no longer used.
   • BIdentifying which data is subject to retention and for how long.
   • CDeleting all data immediately to reduce storage costs.
   • DStoring retained data in an unsecured location to save money.
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4. 3application · medium

   A government agency is decommissioning a records-management application. The agency's retention policy requires that all records be kept for 10 years, but the application's data includes both active records and temporary cache files. What is the correct approach to archiving this data?

   • ADelete all data immediately and rely on the vendor's backup tapes for any future need.
   • BArchive the entire application database, including cache files, to ensure no data is lost.
   • CClassify the data, archive only the records that fall under the retention policy, and securely delete the cache files.
   • DArchive only the cache files because they are the most recent data.
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5. 4foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key step in managing contractual obligations during license cancellation?

   • AIgnoring the license agreement and simply uninstalling the software.
   • BReviewing the license agreement for termination clauses and notice periods.
   • CDeleting all records of the license to avoid audit findings.
   • DTransferring the license to a third party without notifying the vendor.
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6. 5foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key consideration when archiving data from a decommissioned application?

   • AEncrypting the archived data and then deleting the encryption keys.
   • BEnsuring the archived data is stored in a format that remains readable and accessible.
   • CCompressing the archived data to reduce storage costs without verifying integrity.
   • DStoring the archived data on the same server as the decommissioned application.
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