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what difference can be made between clearing and purging information?

When it comes to magnetic media sanitization, what difference can be made between clearing and
purging information?

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A.
Clearing completely erases the media whereas purging only removes file headers, allowing the
recovery of files

B.
Clearing renders information unrecoverable by a keyboard attack and purging renders
information unrecoverable against laboratory attack

C.
They both involve rewriting the media

D.
Clearing renders information unrecoverable against a laboratory attack and purging renders
information unrecoverable to a keyboard attack

Explanation:
Reference: pg 405 Tittel: CISSP Study Guide

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