An organization is disposing of a number of laptop computers. Which of the following data destruction methods
would be the MOST effective?
A.
Run a low-level data wipe utility on all hard drives
B.
Erase all data file directories
C.
Format all hard drives
D.
Physical destruction of the hard drive
Explanation:
The most effective method is physical destruction. Running a low-level data wipe utility may leave some
residual data that could be recovered; erasing data directories and formatting hard drives are easily reversed,
exposing all data on the drive to unauthorized individuals.