Safe disposal of data and computer equipment Flashcards
1
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What is meant by overwriting data?
A
Overwriting data is when data is sent to the disc to overwrite data on the disc. This process is required to be done several times to overwrite data.
2
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What is an electronmagentic wipe?
A
A method of permanenly removing data.
3
Q
Why is it good to recycle computer equipment?
A
It is good to recycle computer equipment because we can extract and reuse the precious metals for other purposes and so they don’t end up in land fills.
4
Q
Why do we need to safely get rid of computer equipment?
A
We need to safely get rid of computer equipment because we want to avoid intoxicating the atmosphere with pollution.
