TOEIC 리딩 파트 7 — 문제

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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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문제

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

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  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.

정답

C. Engaging in extensive personal browsing during work hours.

해설

📖 지문해석 — Sterling Corp.의 직원 핸드북 발췌 내용입니다. 회사 자원 사용 및 행동 규정 섹션 4는 모든 장비, 소프트웨어, 자료는 회사의 재산이며 비즈니스 용도로만 사용해야 한다고 명시합니다. 무단 개인 사용, 수정 또는 반출은 엄격히 금지됩니다.
📝 정답이유 — 지문에서 "Unauthorized personal use... is strictly prohibited."라고 명시하고 있습니다. 선택지 3번 "Engaging in extensive personal browsing during work hours."는 업무 시간 중에 광범위한 개인 웹 서핑을 하는 것을 의미하므로, 이는 명백�� 무단 개인 사용에 해당하여 금지됩니다.
💡 실전팁 — Part 7에서는 'prohibited', 'forbidden', 'not allowed'와 같은 금지를 나타내는 단어에 주의해야 합니다. 이러한 단어는 질문에서 'forbidden'과 같이 부정적인 표현으로 나올 때 핵심적인 단서가 됩니다.
📊 오답분석 —
X) Sending a brief personal email during a lunch break — 짧은 개인 이메일은 일반적으로 점심시간에 허용될 수 있으며, 'extensive'라는 단어가 없어 지문에서 명시적으로 금지하는 범위에 해당하지 않습니다.
X) Accessing company news portals for work-related research — 업무 관련 연구를 위해 회사 뉴스 포털에 접속하는 것은 비즈니스 용도에 해당하므로 허용됩니다.
X) Communicating with colleagues about project details — 동료와 프로젝트 세부 사항에 대해 소통하는 것은 업무상 필수적인 활동이므로 허용됩니다.

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