CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) — Question 568

A technician is reusing several hard drives to increase local storage on company workstations. The drives contain PII that is no longer needed. Which of the following should the technician do to prevent unauthorized access of the data?

Answer options

• A. Degauss the drives.
• B. Drill through the drives.
• C. Wipe the drives.
• D. Reimage the drives.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Wiping the drives is the correct approach because it securely erases the data, ensuring that PII cannot be recovered. Degaussing is less common and may not be effective for all types of hard drives, while drilling through the drives is a physical destruction method that could be excessive. Reimaging the drives does not adequately remove existing data, making it a poor choice for securing sensitive information.