Correct answer: A. Unauthorized access
Explanation: The direct answer is A: unauthorized access. Onboarding is a controlled process in which a person’s joining and identity are confirmed before permissions are granted. The safe sequence is: confirm joining; verify the employee and role; approve required access; create or activate the account; monitor use. If access is given before joining confirmation, someone who has not officially joined may enter systems or see confidential information. The risk includes misuse, data leakage, identity confusion, and difficulty assigning responsibility. Option A is correct because it names the direct security and control danger. Option B, better budget, is a financial result and is not caused by early access. Option C, clearer objective, concerns planning and goals, not system permission. Option D, higher sales, is a possible business outcome in some situations but is neither guaranteed nor the main control risk. Memory cue: “No confirmation, no permission.”