CGRC Compliance Maintenance Practice Question
Which THREE actions are required when preparing to decommission a system that stored 'Classified' information?
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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Create a certificate of destruction for audit purposes.
Sanitizing the media, updating the inventory, and documenting the destruction process are all critical steps for classified systems.
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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Move the system to a secure storage area for indefinite holding.
Why it's wrong here
Indefinite holding is not a decommissioning step; disposal is required.
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Create a certificate of destruction for audit purposes.
Why this is correct
A certificate provides formal evidence that the sanitization/destruction occurred.
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Physically destroy the storage media.
Why this is correct
Destruction is the only acceptable method for classified media.
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Reformat the drive for reuse in a non-sensitive project.
Why it's wrong here
Classified media cannot be reused in lower-sensitivity environments.
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Remove the system from the active asset inventory.
Why this is correct
Inventory records must be updated to show the asset is no longer in use.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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