ISC Practice Question: Secure Operations Change Management And Disposal
Which TWO aspects of a system's lifecycle must be documented in the decommission plan?
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
✓
Data sanitization method applied
A decommissioning plan must ensure data is properly handled and that the asset is removed from all relevant inventories for regulatory compliance.
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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The original purchase price of the equipment
Why it's wrong here
This is for financial tracking, not security.
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The name of the vendor's CEO
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant to system decommissioning.
- ✓
Data sanitization method applied
Why this is correct
Provides evidence that data was handled securely.
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The color of the server casing
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant to security.
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Removal from the hardware and software inventory
Why this is correct
Ensures the security scope is accurately maintained.
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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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