CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 867

Winch of the following is the best action to take before sending a network router to be recycled as electronic waste?

Answer options

• A. Turn on port security.
• B. Shred the switch hard drive.
• C. Back up and erase the configuration.
• D. Remove the company asset ID tag.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The best action is to back up and erase the configuration (C) to ensure that sensitive information does not fall into the wrong hands. Turning on port security (A) and shredding the hard drive (B) are not applicable to routers, as they do not have a hard drive to shred. Removing the company asset ID tag (D) is a good practice but does not address the potential data security risks associated with the configuration.