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

Under what circumstances is company authorization required for an external agreement, according to section 4.4?

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  1. A. For any vendor contract exceeding $5,000.
  2. B. When the agreement involves company property or assets. ✓
  3. C. If the agreement is related to employee housing.
  4. D. For all service agreements, regardless of the value.

정답

B. When the agreement involves company property or assets.

해설

📖 지문해석 — sterling corp. 직원의 규정집입니다. 4.1항은 회사에서 제공하는 모든 장비, 소프트웨어, 자재는 회사 소유이며 업무용으로만 사용해야 한다고 명시합니다. 승인되지 않은 개인적인 사용, 개조 또는 반출은 엄격히 금지됩니다.
📝 정답이유 — 질문은 4.4항에 따라 외부 계약에 대해 회사 승인이 필요한 경우를 묻습니다. 하지만 제공된 지문에는 4.1항까지만 나와 있습니다. 질문이 4.4항을 참조하고 있음에도 불구하고, 본문에는 4.4항에 대한 정보가 포함되어 있지 않습니다. 따라서, 사용자는 주어진 텍스트만으로는 질문에 답할 수 없습니다.
💡 실전팁 — 지문에 명시적으로 언급되지 않은 정보에 대한 질문이 나올 경우, 당황하지 말고 질문의 특정 부분을 다시 한번 확인하며 답을 찾을 단서가 *실제로* 지문 내에 있는지 파악해야 합니다.
📊 오답분석 — X) For any vendor contract exceeding $5,000. — 지문에는 금액에 대한 언급이 없습니다. X) If the agreement is related to employee housing. — 지문은 회사 자원 사용에 관한 것이지, 직원 숙소 계약에 대한 내용은 없습니다. X) For all service agreements, regardless of the value. — 모든 서비스 계약에 대한 승인이 필요한지는 지문에 나와 있지 않습니다.

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