Which of the following describes the purpose of offboarding with respect to software?

• A. Revoking access to company data and removing software
• B. Installing new software
• C. Reimaging devices
• D. Logging out

Answer: (A)

Offboarding software access is about securely disconnecting a departing user from the organization's systems. The key aim is to prevent ongoing access to company data by removing or disabling the person’s credentials, disabling accounts, and, when appropriate, uninstalling or reclaiming software licenses from their devices. This protects data integrity and reduces the risk of unauthorized access after they leave.

Logging out only ends the current session; it doesn’t permanently revoke access or remove software the user could reconnect to later. Reimaging devices can be part of broader security practices for preparing devices for a new user, but it isn’t the defining purpose of offboarding. Installing new software isn’t related to ending access or removing tools the former employee had.