According to terminated access procedures, what action is the FSO explicitly required to perform with regards to the employee?

• A. Debrief the employee
• B. Reinstate access after a cooling-off period
• C. Issue a new badge
• D. Document the termination in the personnel file

Answer: (A)

The action being tested is how the security officer properly closes out access by the employee. Debriefing the employee is required because it formally communicates that access has ended and ensures there’s no lingering confusion about what the employee can and cannot do after departure. During the debrief, the officer verifies that all privileges and credentials have been revoked or will be revoked, reminds the former employee of ongoing obligations such as confidentiality and non-disclosure, and outlines any steps for returning badges, keys, or devices. This creates a clear, documented close-out and helps prevent any inadvertent or intentional post-employment access or information leakage.

Debriefing makes the most sense as the required action because it directly handles the communication and closure with the person involved. Issuing a new badge would undo the termination, reinstating access. Reinstating access after a cooling-off period contradicts the termination. Documenting the termination in the personnel file is typically HR work, not the primary duty of the facilities security officer in the moment of termination.