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Before re-assigning a computer to a new employee, what data security technique does the IT department use to make sure no data is left behind by the previous user?
Suggested Answer: D
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33 comments · newest first
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Providencia
10 months ago
Wiping is the best way to ensure no data is left behind.
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Hershel
10 months ago
Definitely agree, wiping is the standard practice!
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Vincenza
10 months ago
I thought digital watermarking was a thing for data security too?
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Kasandra
10 months ago
Wait, are you sure wiping is enough? What if data is recoverable?
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Louvenia
11 months ago
They usually use wiping to clear all data.
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Gussie
11 months ago
Baselining seems off for this question; I think it's more about establishing a standard. Wiping definitely seems like the best choice here.
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Charlene
11 months ago
I feel like fingerprinting and digital watermarking are more about tracking data rather than ensuring it's deleted. Wiping sounds right, but I could be mistaken.
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Jackie
11 months ago
I remember practicing a question about data security techniques, and wiping was definitely mentioned as a way to clear data before reassigning computers.
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Phuong
11 months ago
I think the answer might be wiping, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only method used.
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Tammi
12 months ago
I'm a little confused by the options here. Fingerprinting and digital watermarking don't really seem relevant for this scenario. I'm leaning towards either baselining or wiping, but I'm not 100% sure.
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Cristal
12 months ago
Wiping, definitely wiping. That's the go-to method for clearing out a computer before reassigning it. I'm confident that's the right answer.
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Haley
12 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know there are a few different data security techniques, but I can't remember the exact names. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Mitsue
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty sure the answer is wiping, since that's the standard way to securely erase data before reassigning a computer.
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Josephine
1 year ago
Wiping the hard drive? Sounds like a job for the IT Ghostbusters! Option D is the only way to ensure a truly paranormal-free experience.
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Rodney
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, it's important to make sure all the data is completely erased before re-assigning the computer.
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Temeka
1 year ago
User 1: Wiping the hard drive is definitely the way to go.
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Nidia
1 year ago
Ah, the age-old question of how to properly wipe a computer. Option D, of course! Gotta make sure that hard drive is squeaky clean.
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Merissa
1 year ago
Wiping the hard drive is the obvious choice here. Wouldn't want the new employee to stumble upon any juicy secrets, right? Option D is the way to go!
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Kassandra
1 year ago
I always make sure to wipe the hard drive before re-assigning a computer.
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Tula
1 year ago
It's important to ensure that no sensitive information is left behind.
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Nicholle
1 year ago
I agree, wiping the hard drive is essential for data security.
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Dick
1 year ago
I agree, wiping the hard drive is essential for data security.
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Emerson
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think fingerprinting could also be used for data security.
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Fabiola
1 year ago
I agree with Clarence, wiping is the best technique to ensure data security.
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Rosenda
1 year ago
Wiping the hard drive is the only way to be 100% sure. I'd hate to be the one who let sensitive data slip through the cracks. Option D all the way!
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Mike
1 year ago
Baselining might be a good way to establish a starting point for the new user's data.
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Ethan
1 year ago
I think fingerprinting could also be useful to track who accessed the computer.
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Novella
1 year ago
I agree, wiping is the safest option to ensure no data is left behind.
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Clarence
1 year ago
I think the IT department uses wiping to make sure no data is left behind.
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Shelton
1 year ago
Option D, wiping, is definitely the way to go. You can't be too careful with data security these days. Gotta make sure there's nothing left behind!
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Tabetha
1 year ago
C) Baselining
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Caprice
1 year ago
B) Digital watermarking
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Carolynn
1 year ago
A) Wiping