Which of the following methods is BEST used to ensure that data on a hard drive cannot be
recovered?
A.
Overwrite the drive
B.
Use a degaussing tool
C.
Repartition the drive
D.
Format the drive
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Hmmm. So which is it? A previous question similar to this said overwriting was the best tool to use to destroy data on a hard drive.
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Here is the difference in questions, because I was confused too.
This question is asking for the best way to ensure you can’t recover the information.
The other question you are referring to was asking for the best way to ensure you can’t recover the information SHORT OF physically destroying it.
For the other question, the hint is in “short of physically destroying” part, where you need to assume they want to potentially use it again. That is why “low level format” was the correct answer. Since there is no mention of stipulations for this question, the assumption is they have stuff that nobody can see and they need to do whatever is necessary to remove data forever.
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yes. i agree with you i am confusing too
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Q doesn’t clarify if the drive will need to be reused as degaussing it will render it unusable.
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