TOEIC リーディング パート 7 — 問題

パッセージ

Excerpt from the Sterling Corp. Employee Handbook: Section 4: Use of Company Resources and Conduct

Welcome to Sterling Corp! We are delighted to have you on our team. This handbook serves as a guide to our company policies and expectations. Please familiarize yourself with its contents.

4.1 Company Property: All equipment, software, and materials provided by Sterling Corp are company property. They are intended for business use only. Unauthorized personal use, modification, or removal is strictly prohibited. Employees found in violation may face disciplinary action, up to and including termination. This includes company-provided laptops, mobile devices, and access to networks.

4.2 Internet and Email Usage: Company networks and communication systems are to be used for professional purposes. Limited, incidental personal use may be permissible during non-work hours, provided it does not interfere with job duties or violate other company policies. Excessive personal use, or any use for illegal, inappropriate, or offensive content, is strictly forbidden.

4.3 Professional Conduct: Sterling Corp expects all employees to maintain a professional and respectful demeanor at all times. Harassment, discrimination, or any form of disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. We strive to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Employees are also expected to adhere to all applicable laws and regulations, including those pertaining to non-disclosure agreements and the ethical use of proprietary information.

4.4 External Agreements: Employees must not enter into any external agreements or commitments on behalf of Sterling Corp without explicit written authorization from their direct supervisor and the Legal Department. This includes, but is not limited to, vendor contracts, service agreements, and any commitments that could create a financial or legal obligation for the company. For instance, while the company offers resources to help employees secure suitable housing, any individual apartment lease agreement entered into by an employee is a personal contract, and company authorization is not required unless the lease involves company property or assets in some capacity.

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問題

Which activity is strictly forbidden according to the policy on Internet and Email Usage?

選択肢

  1. A. Sending a brief personal email during a lunch break.
  2. B. Accessing company news portals for work-related research.
  3. C. Engaging in extensive personal browsing during work hours. ✓
  4. D. Communicating with colleagues about project details.

正解

C. Engaging in extensive personal browsing during work hours.

解説

📖 本文の和訳 — これはSterling Corp.の従業員ハンドブックからの抜粋です。セクション4「会社のリソースの使用と行動」では、提供されたすべての機器、ソフトウェア、資料は会社の所有物であり、ビジネス目的のみに使用されるべきであると述べています。許可されていない個人的な使用、変更、または持ち出しは固く禁じられています。
📝 正解理由 — 本文には「Unauthorized personal use... is strictly prohibited.」（許可されていない個人的な使用…は固く禁じられています。）と明記されています。選択肢3の「Engaging in extensive personal browsing during work hours.」（勤務時間中に広範な個人的なブラウジングに従事すること。）は、職務時間中に個人的なウェブ閲覧を多量に行うことを意味し、これは明らかに許可されていない個人的な使用に該当するため禁止されています。
💡 試験対策 — Part 7 では、「prohibited」、「forbidden」、「not allowed」といった禁止を示す言葉に注意を払ってください。これらの言葉は、質問で「forbidden」のような否定的な表現で提示された場合に、重要な手がかりとなります。
📊 不正解選択肢の分析 —
X) Sending a brief personal email during a lunch break — 短い個人的なメールは、通常、昼休み中に許可される可能性があり、「extensive」という言葉がないため、本文で明示的に禁止されている範囲には該当しません。
X) Accessing company news portals for work-related research — 業務関連の研究のために会社のニュースポータルにアクセスすることは、ビジネス目的に該当するため許可されます。
X) Communicating with colleagues about project details — 同僚とプロジェクトの詳細についてコミュニケーションをとることは、業務上不可欠な活動であるため許可されます。

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