What should you do with originals and copies before leaving the copier?

What should you do with originals and copies before leaving the copier?

• A. Leave them on the copier
• B. Take all originals and copies with you
• C. Leave behind some originals
• D. Place them in a secure, locked tray

Answer: (B)

When you’re handling printed materials that contain sensitive information, the priority is to prevent any chance of others viewing or taking them. Taking all originals and copies with you keeps clear custody of the documents and eliminates the risk of them being left unattended where someone else could see, copy, or misplace them. This directly reduces opportunities for disclosure and helps maintain accountability for the materials. Leaving them on the copier or leaving behind some originals creates exposure, while using a secure locked tray is a safer but less definitive measure than removing them entirely; the strongest practice is to take them with you to your secured area.

When you’re handling printed materials that contain sensitive information, the priority is to prevent any chance of others viewing or taking them. Taking all originals and copies with you keeps clear custody of the documents and eliminates the risk of them being left unattended where someone else could see, copy, or misplace them. This directly reduces opportunities for disclosure and helps maintain accountability for the materials. Leaving them on the copier or leaving behind some originals creates exposure, while using a secure locked tray is a safer but less definitive measure than removing them entirely; the strongest practice is to take them with you to your secured area.