ISC Practice Question: Secure Operations Change Management And Disposal
What is the first step when preparing a system for secure disposal?
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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Inventory the assets
Creating an inventory ensures that all components, including peripherals and secondary storage, are accounted for prior to sanitization.
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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Inventory the assets
Why this is correct
Accurate inventory is the foundational step for any disposal lifecycle.
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Run a virus scan
Why it's wrong here
Security scanning is not a disposal prerequisite.
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Physically destroy the hardware
Why it's wrong here
Destruction must only occur after inventory and verification.
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Send it to recycling
Why it's wrong here
Recycling occurs after sanitization and asset retirement.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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