CDPSE Data Life Cycle Management Practice Question
Which THREE actions are part of a secure data disposal process?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Verification of destruction
Verification, documentation, and technical wiping are essential for compliant disposal.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Moving data to cold storage
Why it's wrong here
This is retention, not disposal.
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Verification of destruction
Why this is correct
Confirms the process worked.
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Digital wiping/sanitization
Why this is correct
Ensures data is irrecoverable.
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Renaming files
Why it's wrong here
Renaming does not destroy data.
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Logging of the disposal event
Why this is correct
Creates an audit trail for compliance.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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