If a laptop needs to be taken off premises, which actions are recommended?

• A. it should first be logged out
• B. all sensitive information should be removed
• C. All of the above
• D. it should be logged in when returned

Answer: (C)

When a laptop leaves the secure area, you want multiple layers of protection in place to limit any exposure. Logging out before you depart prevents someone else from resuming your session if the device is found or stolen. Removing sensitive information from the laptop reduces what could be accessed or leaked if the machine falls into the wrong hands. And when you return, logging back in reestablishes the authenticated state, so you’re not leaving the device unattended in an unlocked state. Taken together, these steps form a practical, layered approach to keep data safer when the device is off premises.