Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing — Question 142

Which of the following is true regarding the use of remote wipe for smart devices?

Answer options

• A. It can restore default settings and lock encrypted data when necessary
• B. It enables the erasure and reformatting of secure digital (SD) cards
• C. It can delete data backed up to a desktop for complete protection if required
• D. It can wipe data that is backed up via cloud computing

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because remote wipe is designed to delete data from the device, including any backups that may be stored on a desktop, ensuring that sensitive information is not recoverable. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because remote wipe does not affect desktop backups, does not restore default settings, nor does it directly erase data stored in the cloud.