CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) — Question 127

A company needs to securely dispose of data stored on optical discs. Which of the following is the MOST effective method to accomplish this task?

Answer options

• A. Degaussing
• B. Low-level formatting
• C. Recycling
• D. Shredding

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Shredding is the most effective method for securely destroying data on optical discs as it physically breaks them into small pieces, making data recovery impossible. Degaussing is not applicable to optical media, low-level formatting does not effectively erase data, and recycling does not ensure that the data is completely destroyed.