CompTIA A+ Core 2 · 220-1102
Objective 2.8: Use common data destruction and disposal methods
Practice questions for A+ Core 2 objective 2.8, “Use common data destruction and disposal methods.” Every question is original, written to the 220-1102 exam objectives, and comes with a full explanation — answer them below to see instant grading.
This objective sits in Domain 2.0: Security, which is about 25% of the exam — so mastering it moves your readiness score meaningfully.
1.A company repurposes old laptops for a donation program. The IT team wants to remove all data while keeping the drives functional for reuse. Which method is most appropriate?
2.A company wants to dispose of old tape backups containing financial records. Which physical destruction method is specifically designed to process large volumes of media quickly by cutting it into very small pieces?
3.A regulated healthcare organization outsources the destruction of hard drives to a certified vendor. What document should the organization require from the vendor to prove the drives were properly destroyed?
4.An organization must dispose of backup tapes containing years of employee personal data subject to data protection regulations. Which combination of methods provides the highest compliance assurance?
5.Which data destruction method uses extreme heat to completely destroy storage media along with its physical form?
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