Identify both association types
Synthetic dock DK4 is paired with laptop LP4 held by S10. Approved request PA4 pairs DK4 with LP5 held by S11. Local policy permits one active laptop per dock. Both laptops stay with their existing custodians; only the dock pairing changes. Physical dock handover H4 is confirmed.
| Association | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| DK4 pairing | LP4 | LP5 |
| LP4 custody | S10 | S10 |
| LP5 custody | S11 | S11 |
Close the old pairing explicitly
- Match PA4 and H4 to DK4
- End DK4/LP4 active pair
- Create DK4/LP5 pair
- Verify laptop custodians unchanged
Do not create a second active pair while leaving DK4/LP4 active.
How many active dock pairs and laptop-custody changes result?
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One active dock pair, DK4/LP5; zero laptop-custody changes. DK4/LP4 remains history.
Create the approved new pair
| Case | Action or result | Evidence boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Keep both dock pairs active | Reject | Exceeds one-laptop rule |
| Move LP4 custodian with dock | Reject extra change | Laptop custody outside PA4 |
Keep pairing history separate from staff-device custody history. A dock change is not a transfer of every connected device.