TOEIC 리딩 파트 7 — 문제

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Subject: RE: Quantum Project - Phase 2 Delay & Schedule Adjustment
From: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@techsolutions.com>
To: Project Team <quantum.team@techsolutions.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Dear Team,

I regret to inform you that Phase 2 of the 'Quantum' project will experience an unforeseen delay of approximately two weeks. This is primarily due to the unexpected complexity encountered during the integration of the new API modules, as well as a slight hold-up in receiving critical hardware components from our supplier, Apex Innovations. We are actively working with Apex to expedite the delivery.

Consequently, the projected completion date for Phase 2 will be shifted from November 10th to November 24th. I understand this poses challenges, and I appreciate your flexibility and continued dedication. We will convene a brief virtual meeting tomorrow at 10:00 AM EST to discuss revised timelines and any potential mitigation strategies. Please review the attached revised project timeline prior to the meeting.

Best regards,
Michael Harrison
Project Lead

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Subject: RE: Quantum Project - Phase 2 Delay & Schedule Adjustment
From: Sarah Jenkins <s.jenkins@techsolutions.com>
To: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@techsolutions.com>
Cc: Project Team <quantum.team@techsolutions.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Hi Michael,

Thanks for the update. While the delay is certainly unwelcome news, I appreciate the proactive communication. I'll make sure my team adjusts their sprint planning accordingly. Could you confirm if the revised timeline for Phase 3 and subsequent phases will also be impacted, or is this delay strictly limited to Phase 2?

Also, regarding the attached timeline, it seems the file is corrupted or not properly attached. Would you mind re-sending it?

Thanks,
Sarah Jenkins
Team Lead, Development

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Subject: RE: Quantum Project - Phase 2 Delay & Schedule Adjustment
From: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@techsolutions.com>
To: Sarah Jenkins <s.jenkins@techsolutions.com>
Cc: Project Team <quantum.team@techsolutions.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Hi Sarah,

Apologies for the oversight with the attachment. I've re-sent the updated timeline in a separate email shortly. To answer your other question, yes, the delay in Phase 2 will inevitably push back the start and completion dates for Phase 3 and all subsequent project stages. We'll discuss the full implications and adjusted dates for those phases in tomorrow's meeting.

Thanks for your understanding.

Best,
Michael Harrison

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문제

What is indicated as a contributing factor to the project delay?

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  1. A. Difficulties with a new programming interface. ✓
  2. B. Insufficient budget for software licenses.
  3. C. An unexpected increase in project scope.
  4. D. A labor dispute among the development team.

정답

A. Difficulties with a new programming interface.

해설

📖 지문해석 — 이메일은 Quantum 프로젝트의 Phase 2가 약 2주간 예상치 못한 지연이 발생할 것임을 알립니다. 주요 원인은 새로운 API 모듈 통합 중 예상치 못한 복잡성 및 공급업체 Apex Innovations로부터 중요 하드웨어 부품 수신 지연입니다.
📝 정답이유 — 정답은 "Difficulties with a new programming interface."입니다. 지문에서 "unexpected complexity encountered during the integration of the new API modules"는 새로운 API 모듈 통합 시 예상치 못한 복잡성이 발생했음을 명확히 나타내며, 이는 프로그래밍 인터페이스(API)의 어려움을 의미합니다.
💡 실전팁 — Part 7 질문에서 'contributing factor' 또는 'reason'과 같은 표현이 나오면, 지문에서 'due to', 'because of', 'as a result of'와 같은 원인-결과를 나타내는 구문에 집중하세요.
📊 오답분석
X) Insufficient budget for software licenses. — 예산 부족에 대한 언급은 지문에 전혀 없습니다.
X) An unexpected increase in project scope. — 프로젝트 범위 증가가 아닌, API 통합의 '복잡성'이 지연의 원인으로 지목되었습니다.
X) A labor dispute among the development team. — 개발팀 내의 노동 분쟁에 대한 내용은 지문 어디에도 언급되지 않았습니다.

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