CGRC Control Implementation Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are steps required to properly decommission a server containing sensitive data?
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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Updating the asset inventory database
Secure data destruction, removing the server from the network, and updating the asset register are standard procedures.
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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Updating the asset inventory database
Why this is correct
Records must reflect the current state of assets.
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Cryptographic erase of the storage media
Why this is correct
This is a secure method of sanitizing data.
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Reformatting the drive once
Why it's wrong here
A single format is insufficient for sensitive data sanitization.
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Disconnecting from the network and removing physical identity
Why this is correct
Removing access and identity is a key decommissioning step.
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Leaving the server powered on in the rack
Why it's wrong here
Powered servers remain an attack surface.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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