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Which factors should drive the choice between Clear, Purge and Destroy?

  1. The number of read and write cycles remaining
  2. The vendor's warranty terms alone
  3. The age of the media and its purchase price
  4. The data's classification, the media type, and the future plans for the media
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Answer: D. The data's classification, the media type, and the future plans for the media

The decision balances confidentiality risk against cost and environmental impact once reuse plans are known.

Source: NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 (NIST) — SP 800-88 Rev. 1 § 2.5 Types of Sanitization

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