How should you handle a visitor or contractor without ID?

• A. Do not grant access; verify identity with the host or supervisor, require proper ID, log the attempted entry, and issue temporary credentials only after verification
• B. Allow entry with a name and contact number
• C. Permit access after the visitor signs in at the reception
• D. Call the host after the visitor enters

Answer: (A)

Handling a visitor or contractor without ID centers on verification, accountability, and controlled access. Without proof of who they are, you should not grant entry. The best approach is to stop the entry and verify the person with the host or supervisor, require proper ID (such as government or company-issued credentials), log the attempted entry in the visitor management system, and only issue temporary credentials after identity is confirmed. This creates a traceable record and ensures that only authorized individuals can enter, reducing the risk of impersonation or security breaches. Other options rely on unverified information or bypass the verification step—a name or contact number isn’t reliable proof, signing in without confirming identity still leaves risk, and calling the host after the person already enters means access was granted without proper verification.