Choice A is the correct answer. De Morgan's Laws applied to geometry.

1. Inside Square: $|x| \leq 2$ AND $|y| \leq 2$.
2. Outside (Negation): NOT ($|x| \leq 2$ AND $|y| \leq 2$).
3. Apply Logic: (NOT $|x| \leq 2$) OR (NOT $|y| \leq 2$).
4. Result: $|x| > 2$ OR $|y| > 2$.

?�� Strategic Tip: The negation of "A and B" is "Not A or Not B".

Choice B is incorrect because it describes the corner regions only (diagonal from corners). Choice C is incorrect because it describes the region outside a diamond. Choice D is incorrect because it describes the region outside a circle.