Which action correctly logs you out of the system?

Which action correctly logs you out of the system?

• A. Close the browser window without logging out.
• B. Ignore the sign-out option.
• C. Click the arrow next to your initials and select Log Out.
• D. Shut down the computer.

Answer: (C)

Logging out properly ends your authenticated session so the system won’t allow access without re-authentication. The best action is to click the arrow next to your initials and choose Log Out because that sends a sign-out request to the application, which terminates the session on the server and clears your access tokens or cookies. This prevents others from accessing patient data if you leave the workstation. Closing the browser window or shutting down the computer may not guarantee the session is ended in the application, and ignoring the sign-out option leaves you signed in. Explicitly logging out is the reliable, secure way to finish the session.

Logging out properly ends your authenticated session so the system won’t allow access without re-authentication. The best action is to click the arrow next to your initials and choose Log Out because that sends a sign-out request to the application, which terminates the session on the server and clears your access tokens or cookies. This prevents others from accessing patient data if you leave the workstation.

Closing the browser window or shutting down the computer may not guarantee the session is ended in the application, and ignoring the sign-out option leaves you signed in. Explicitly logging out is the reliable, secure way to finish the session.