Data Security and Disposal of Sensitive Devices
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What is the primary concern when decommissioning laptops used for handling sensitive data?

  • Device maintenance costs
  • Hardware upgrade feasibility
  • Compliance with regulations (correct)
  • System performance optimization
  • What is the main objective when decommissioning laptops used for handling sensitive data?

  • Upgrading the device hardware
  • Reusing the devices for other purposes
  • Ensuring data security and compliance (correct)
  • Erasing all user data
  • Which of the following is NOT a recommended step when decommissioning laptops used for handling sensitive data?

  • Initiating a secure data destruction process
  • Conducting a hardware audit
  • Deleting all user accounts
  • Performing a software update (correct)
  • Why is it essential to initiate a secure data destruction process when decommissioning laptops used for handling sensitive data?

    <p>To prevent data breaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the primary step before repurposing or disposing of decommissioned laptops used for handling sensitive data?

    <p>Initiating a secure data destruction process</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Data Security and Compliance

    • When decommissioning laptops used for handling sensitive data, the primary step to ensure data security and compliance with regulations is to initiate a secure data destruction process.
    • This step is crucial before repurposing or disposing of these devices.
    • Other options, such as conducting a hardware audit, removing all software applications, and deleting all user accounts, are not the primary step in this scenario.

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    This quiz tests your knowledge on the primary step to ensure data security and compliance with regulations when repurposing or disposing of devices used for handling sensitive data.

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