ISC Practice Question: Secure Operations Change Management And Disposal
Which TWO actions should be included in a secure decommissioning process for a physical server?
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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Sanitizing all storage media according to NIST 800-88
Inventory management and secure media sanitization are critical to preventing data leakage during decommissioning.
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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Sanitizing all storage media according to NIST 800-88
Why this is correct
This is the primary method for preventing data recovery.
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Exporting the full system logs to a public folder
Why it's wrong here
This is a security risk.
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Removing the server from the asset inventory
Why this is correct
Updating the inventory prevents orphaned assets.
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Changing the BIOS password
Why it's wrong here
This is not a decommissioning step.
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Reformatting the drive with FAT32
Why it's wrong here
Reformatting is not sufficient for secure sanitization.
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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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