A new employee accessed an unauthorized website. An investigation found that the employee violated the company's rules. Which of the following did the employee violate?

The employee violated the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). An AUP is a document outlining the proper and improper ways to use an organization's resources, including internet access and company devices. Accessing unauthorized websites directly contravenes typical AUP provisions. An MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) is an agreement between two or more parties outlining their intentions to work together, not a policy for employee conduct. An NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) is a legal contract protecting confidential information. A MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) is a more formal version of an MOU, often legally binding, but still focused on inter-party agreements rather than individual employee behavior.