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quizzes: expand all 35 quizzes to 15 questions each

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OPS-1 through OPS-10, OS-2, OS-3 went from 5 → 15.
OS-1, OS-4 through OS-11, SEC-1 through SEC-11, TRB-1 through TRB-4 went from 7 → 15.
Questions cover exam-weight scenarios not duplicated from original content.

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@ -56,6 +56,62 @@ B. It physically breaks the disk
C. The data may still be recoverable from storage
D. It creates an audit certificate
8. Which secure erase method uses the drive's own firmware to wipe all storage cells and is especially effective on SSDs?
A. Degaussing
B. ATA Secure Erase or manufacturer secure erase
C. Quick format
D. Shredding
9. A company has end-of-life SSDs with customer data that must be physically destroyed. Which method is most appropriate?
A. Degaussing
B. Quick format
C. Shredding or disintegration
D. Multiple overwrites only
10. What is the difference between clearing and purging in data sanitization?
A. They are identical
B. Clearing uses logical overwrites (for reuse in same environment); purging uses stronger methods that prevent lab recovery
C. Clearing physically destroys the media
D. Purging only applies to SSDs
11. Why can't a standard magnet typically degauss a modern hard drive?
A. Modern drives use optical storage
B. The magnetic field required is much stronger than a typical magnet can produce
C. Degaussing only works on SSDs
D. Modern drives use APFS
12. A technician formats a drive and reinstalls Windows. A customer asks if their data is completely gone. What is the correct answer?
A. Yes, completely and permanently
B. No, much of the data may still be recoverable with forensic tools unless securely wiped
C. Only if BitLocker was enabled
D. Only if the drive is an SSD
13. Which NIST publication provides guidelines for media sanitization?
A. NIST SP 800-88
B. NIST SP 800-53
C. ISO 27001
D. PCI DSS
14. Which data destruction method is best when a drive must be erased but cannot be removed from a device?
A. Remote wipe via MDM or encrypted erase
B. Quick format only
C. Closing the disk management window
D. Disabling the drive letter
15. A hard drive shows signs of failure. Before disposal, what should be done to protect data?
A. Quick format and donate
B. Perform a full secure wipe or physically destroy the drive
C. Reformat with FAT32
D. Delete the user profile folders
## Answer Key For Instructor
1. B
@ -65,4 +121,12 @@ D. It creates an audit certificate
5. B
6. D
7. C
8. B
9. C
10. B
11. B
12. B
13. A
14. A
15. B