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段落

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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題目

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

選項

  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.

正確答案

C. Engaging in extensive personal browsing during work hours.

解析

📖 文章翻譯 — 歡迎加入 Sterling Corp.！我們很高興您加入我們的團隊。本手冊作為公司政策及期望的指南。請熟悉其內容。 4.1 公司財產：所有由 Sterling Corp. 提供的設備、軟體和材料均為公司財產。其僅供商業用途。嚴禁未經授權的個人使用、修改或移除。若發現員工違反規定，可能會面臨紀律處分，直至解雇。
📝 答案解析 — 正確答案是「在家工作時間內從事大量個人瀏覽」。文章明確指出「嚴禁未經授權的個人使用」，而「大量個人瀏覽」顯然屬於未經授權的個人使用，且發生在「工作時間內」，這與公司資源僅供商業用途的規定相悖。
💡 應試技巧 — 尋找「嚴禁」、「禁止」、「不得」等否定詞，並將其與選項中的行為進行匹配，以識別違反規定的活動。
📊 錯誤選項分析 — X) 在午休時間發送簡短的個人電子郵件 — 這通常被認為是可接受的個人使用，手冊並未明確禁止。 X) 為了工作相關研究而瀏覽公司新聞入口網站 — 這是業務相關活動，符合公司資源的預期用途。 X) 與同事溝通專案細節 — 這是工作相關溝通，屬於公司資源的正常業務使用。

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