Certified Network Defender (CND) — Question 152

Identify the method involved in purging technique of data destruction.

Answer options

• A. Degaussing
• B. Wiping
• C. Incineration
• D. Overwriting

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Degaussing is the correct answer as it involves reducing or eliminating the magnetic field on storage media, effectively purging the data. Wiping, incineration, and overwriting are also methods of data destruction, but they do not specifically classify as purging techniques.