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CISA · Question #530

Which of the following is MOST important for an IS auditor to verify when reviewing security processes related to employee terminations?

The correct answer is D. Removal of logical and physical access rights. The most important control during employee termination is ensuring that all logical and physical access rights are promptly revoked. This prevents former employees from accessing systems, data, or facilities after departure, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized access or…

Submitted by ashley.k· Apr 18, 2026Protection of Information Assets

Question

Which of the following is MOST important for an IS auditor to verify when reviewing security processes related to employee terminations?

Options

  • ACorporate notifications of terminated employee status changes
  • BReturn of employee ID cards
  • CReturn of laptops and company-owned mobile devices
  • DRemoval of logical and physical access rights

How the community answered

(24 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    8% (2)
  • C
    8% (2)
  • D
    79% (19)

Explanation

The most important control during employee termination is ensuring that all logical and physical access rights are promptly revoked. This prevents former employees from accessing systems, data, or facilities after departure, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized access or data

Topics

#Access Control#Termination Security#Offboarding Processes#Audit Verification

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