CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) — Question 234

A data center is required to destroy SSDs that contain sensitive information. Which of the following is the BEST method to use for the physical destruction of SSDs?

Answer options

• A. Wiping
• B. Low-level formatting
• C. Shredding
• D. Erasing

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Shredding is the best method for physical destruction of SSDs because it ensures that the data cannot be recovered by any means. Wiping, low-level formatting, and erasing may leave the data vulnerable to recovery, which is not acceptable when dealing with sensitive information.