Certified Information Security Manager CISM · Free Practice Question Easy
Question 91
Which of the following best describes degaussing?
- A A) Encrypting data to protect it from unauthorized access
- B B) Erasing magnetic fields from a storage device to remove data
- C C) Implementing access controls to restrict data access
- D D) Backing up data to prevent loss in case of system failure
Reveal correct answer
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Explanation: Degaussing is the process of removing or neutralizing magnetic fields from a storage device, such as a magnetic tape or hard drive, effectively erasing any data stored on it. This process is commonly used to ensure that sensitive information cannot be recovered from the device once it's no longer needed.Discussion
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