CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) — Question 52

A technician must remove data from the human resources computers. The technician plans to reuse the drives in the computers.
Which of the following data destruction methods should the technician perform to ensure the data is removed completely?

Answer options

• A. Degaussing
• B. Standard format
• C. Overwrite
• D. Low-level format

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as a low-level format effectively erases all data from the drive, making recovery nearly impossible. In contrast, degaussing (A) is suitable for magnetic media but may not be applicable to all drive types, while standard format (B) and overwrite (C) do not thoroughly eliminate all data, leaving potential recoverable information.