15. Data Sanitization and Recovery Quiz

What is the primary misconception about deleting a file?

• It is encrypted.

• It is moved to a hidden directory.

• It is compressed.

• It is permanently removed from the system.

What is the first step after logging into Kali Linux?

• Checking for updates.

• Running a virus scan.

• Opening the terminal.

• Opening the web browser.

Which command is used to display current storage devices in Kali Linux?

• df -h

• lsblk

• du -sh

• fdisk -l

What does the 'm' command do in the 'fdisk' utility?

• Formats the partition.

• Creates a new partition.

• Displays the help menu.

• Deletes a partition.

Which file system type is mentioned as more preferred due to its ability to govern access and permissions?

• HFS+

• NTFS

• ext4

• FAT32

What is the purpose of creating a directory on a mount point?

• To install software.

• To create a backup.

• To mount a new partition.

• To store temporary files.

Which utility is used to recover deleted files in Linux?

• gparted

• testdisk

• dd

• rsync

What does the 'shred' command do to files?

• Encrypts them.

• Securely deletes them.

• Compresses them.

• Moves them to another directory.

What is the purpose of reformatting a partition?

• To destroy the data on it.

• To increase its size.

• To defragment it.

• To change its file system.

Which tool is used to overwrite data on a drive for sanitization?

• testdisk

• dd

• rsync

• gparted