Which term describes the policies for removing devices from production networks and disposing of them via sale, donation, or waste?

Which term describes the policies for removing devices from production networks and disposing of them via sale, donation, or waste?

• A. Journaling
• B. On-site backups
• C. Change Management
• D. Disposal/Decommissioning

Answer: (D)

End-of-life asset management and secure disposal is being tested here. When devices are removed from production networks, there needs to be a formal policy for how to retire those assets and dispose of them through sale, donation, or waste. This Disposal/Decommissioning approach ensures that any data stored on the devices is properly handled—typically through sanitization or destruction—so no sensitive information leaks to unauthorized parties. It also defines who is responsible, the steps to follow, and the allowed routes for disposing of or redeploying equipment, balancing security with practical outcomes like resale or donation while complying with regulations and environmental considerations. Journaling focuses on recording events and changes, not on end-of-life handling. On-site backups pertain to protecting data while equipment is in use or being retired, not the policies for removing devices from production networks. Change management governs how changes are proposed, reviewed, and implemented, rather than the process of retiring hardware.

End-of-life asset management and secure disposal is being tested here. When devices are removed from production networks, there needs to be a formal policy for how to retire those assets and dispose of them through sale, donation, or waste. This Disposal/Decommissioning approach ensures that any data stored on the devices is properly handled—typically through sanitization or destruction—so no sensitive information leaks to unauthorized parties. It also defines who is responsible, the steps to follow, and the allowed routes for disposing of or redeploying equipment, balancing security with practical outcomes like resale or donation while complying with regulations and environmental considerations.

Journaling focuses on recording events and changes, not on end-of-life handling. On-site backups pertain to protecting data while equipment is in use or being retired, not the policies for removing devices from production networks. Change management governs how changes are proposed, reviewed, and implemented, rather than the process of retiring hardware.