Societal Impact · Class 11 · CBSE · Science Computer Science
A school is replacing several computers that contain student records. Which action is the most responsible from the viewpoint of privacy and environm…
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A school is replacing several computers that contain student records. Which action is the most responsible from the viewpoint of privacy and environmental safety?
- A.Throw the computers in ordinary waste bins after switching them off
- B.Burn the computers after copying the student records to another device
- C.Securely erase the storage devices and send the computers to an authorised e-waste recycler or responsible refurbisherCorrect answer
- D.Give the computers away without deleting any files because the school no longer needs them
Solution
Secure erasure protects confidential student information, while authorised recycling or responsible refurbishment reduces the harmful effects of e-waste. Simply switching off a computer does not remove data from its storage device.
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