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Question #: 198
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A company needs to destroy several SSDs that contain sensitive information. Which of the following methods is BEST suited for the total destruction of the SSDs?

  • A. Overwriting
  • B. Formatting
  • C. Incinerating
  • D. Degaussing
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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Takoyaki
Highly Voted 4 years, 9 months ago
I don't think it's an orthodox method, but incinerating the drive is the most correct answer. SSDs do not store data magnetically like HDDs do, so degaussing may leave data intact. Overwriting or formatting the drive may still leave the drive in a recoverable state. Even drilling or hammering a drive would be less than correct. Every component of the drive must be thoroughly destroyed, which is why incineration is the right answer. A high enough temperature will disrupt circuit paths and melt the chips within. An industrial mechanical shredder would also be a feasible destruction method. The drive manufacturer may offer their own solutions on their website.
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Ty_ty
Highly Voted 4 years, 5 months ago
Professor Messer states that Incinerating drives is the best way to ensure data, especially sensitive data is complete destroyed.
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Students
Most Recent 2 years, 9 months ago
Selected Answer: C
Purifying fire!
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JBD
3 years, 3 months ago
Remember it says "Total Destruction", as in you aren't getting anything back. Other options only destroy, but you still have a physical unit.
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iLikeBeagButt
3 years, 2 months ago
I agree "total destruction" would mean the physical drives are also gone which means incinerating is the best option.
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JACKYCHANDAD
3 years, 8 months ago
if this chat forum could post memes, you see the ending of terminator 2 right here where the T850 is asking for assistance from John Connor to self terminate.
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