CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) — Question 478

A technician wants to securely dispose of storage drives. Which or the following is the best way to eliminate data on SSDs?

Answer options

• A. Degaussing
• B. Shredding
• C. Erasing
• D. Drilling

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Shredding is the best option for securely disposing of SSDs as it physically destroys the drives, making data recovery impossible. Degaussing is ineffective for SSDs since they do not store data magnetically. Erasing can make data inaccessible but does not guarantee complete destruction, and drilling can be destructive but is less reliable than shredding.