A technician replaced the hard drive for the organization's Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The technician wants to reuse the old drive in another system. Which of the following actions would be MOST appropriate?
A) Format the drive.
B) Degauss the drive.
C) Wipe the drive.
D) Drill the drive.
E) Shred the drive.

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Wiping the drive is the most appropriate action as it securely erases all data, making it safe for reuse without compromising sensitive information.

A Technician Replaced the Hard Drive for the Organization's Chief