TOEIC 리딩 파트 7 — 문제

지문

Inter-Office Memo: Q3 Update & System Maintenance

To: All Staff
From: IT Department
Date: October 26, 2023
Subject: Important Information Regarding Upcoming System Maintenance and Software Update

Dear Team,

This notice serves to inform all personnel about essential system maintenance scheduled for the upcoming weekend, November 4th-5th. During this period, our core business systems, including the client database, project management tools, and internal communication platforms, will undergo a significant upgrade. This proactive measure is crucial for enhancing system security, improving performance, and ensuring the stability of our network infrastructure.

The most significant change will be the implementation of a new version of our internal CRM software. This software update notification details key features of the upgraded system, which aims to streamline client interaction tracking and reporting.

Expected Downtime: The system will be unavailable from 8:00 PM on Friday, November 3rd, to 6:00 AM on Monday, November 6th. We understand that this may cause some inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to improve our technological resources. Detailed guides on navigating the new CRM interface will be provided by the end of next week.

Impact on Daily Operations: While we strive to minimize disruption, please plan your work accordingly. Ensure all critical tasks requiring system access are completed before the maintenance window begins. Our support team will be on standby for urgent issues during the transition period.

We are excited about the benefits this upgrade will bring, including increased efficiency and enhanced data security. Thank you for your continued dedication.

Sincerely,
The IT Department

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문제

What is the primary reason for the system upgrade?

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  1. A. To reduce operational costs
  2. B. To implement a new CRM software version
  3. C. To improve security and performance ✓
  4. D. To prepare for a new product launch

정답

C. To improve security and performance

해설

📖 지문해석 — 이 공지는 곧 다가오는 11월 4-5일 주말에 예정된 필수 시스템 유지보수에 관한 것입니다. 이 기간 동안 고객 데이터베이스, 프로젝트 관리 도구, 내부 커뮤니케이션 플랫폼을 포함한 핵심 비즈니스 시스템이 중요한 업그레이드를 거치게 됩니다.
📝 정답이유 — 지문에서 "This proactive measure is crucial for enhancing system security, improving perfo[rmance]."라고 명시하고 있습니다. 따라서 시스템 보안 강화와 성능 개선이 시스템 업그레이드의 주요 목적임을 알 수 있습니다. 이는 옵션 3번의 "To improve security and performance"와 정확히 일치합니다.
💡 실전팁 — Part 7에서 이유를 묻는 질문에는 "because", "due to", "in order to", "for the purpose of"와 같은 이유를 나타내는 표현이나, 지문에서처럼 "crucial for ~ing", "essential for ~ing"와 같이 '~에 중요하다/필수적이다'와 같은 구문을 찾아보세요.
📊 오답분석 —
X) To reduce operational costs — 지문에서 비용 절감에 대한 언급은 전혀 없습니다.
X) To implement a new CRM software version — CRM 소프트웨어 업데이트가 언급되었지만, 이것이 업그레이드의 '주된' 이유라고 보기는 어렵습니다. 지문은 더 포괄적인 시스템 개선을 말합니다.
X) To prepare for a new product launch — 새로운 제품 출시 준비에 대한 내용은 지문에 언급되지 않았습니다.

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