A systems administrator needs to ensure data cannot be recovered from old media. Which of the following is the MOST effective method for the administrator to use?
A) Zeroize all sectors
B) Format the media
C) Empty the recycle bin
D) Change the media format

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Zeroizing all sectors is the most effective method as it overwrites the entire media with zeros, making data recovery extremely difficult.

A Systems Administrator Needs to Ensure Data Cannot Be Recovered