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Practice CPA®CPA ISC Practice Exam 5Question 58

Easy1 markMultiple Choice

Area II: SecurityData LifecycleArea II

CPA · Question 58 · Area II: Security

Which phase of the data lifecycle involves securely removing data when it is no longer needed?

Answer options:

A.

Archival

B.

Disposal / Destruction

C.

Usage

D.

Sharing

How to approach this question

Identify the end-of-life stage.

Full Answer

B.Disposal / Destruction✓ Correct

Disposal / Destruction

Secure disposal (shredding, wiping, degaussing) ensures data cannot be recovered after it is no longer needed.

Common mistakes

Confusing Archival (keeping it) with Disposal (destroying it).

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