Question

According to the passage, computer technology has transformed the modern workplace by

• A. replacing all human employees with machines.
• B. enabling tasks to be completed faster with the help of software and automation.
• C. making manual effort completely unnecessary in all sectors.
• D. limiting communication within the organization only.
• A. Data storage
• B. Financial management
• C. Staff recruitment and selection
• D. Internal communication
• A. a new type of computer hardware
• B. a technology enabling access to data and collaboration from any location
• C. software used for financial management
• D. a system for managing customer relationships
• A. Employees spending too much time on computers
• B. Rising cost of computer hardware
• C. Apprehensions about data security and privacy
• D. Reduction in the quality of customer service
• A. reduce their dependence on computer technology
• B. train all employees to become technology experts
• C. implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information
• D. store all data manually as a backup measure

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Identify the relevant statement from the passage. The passage states: “Tasks that once required hours of manual effort can now be completed within minutes with the help of specialized software and automated systems.” This clearly indicates that computer technology has significantly reduced the time required to complete work.

Step 2: Interpret the statement. The passage emphasizes that technology has improved efficiency by using software and automation, allowing organizations to complete work more quickly and accurately. It does not suggest that humans have been completely replaced or that manual work has disappeared entirely.

Step 3: Analyse the options.
• (A) Incorrect. The passage never states that computers have replaced all human employees.
• (B) Correct. This directly matches the statement that software and automation enable tasks to be completed much faster.
• (C) Incorrect. The passage does not claim that manual work has become completely unnecessary in every sector.
• (D) Incorrect. The passage mentions improved internal communication rather than limiting communication.

Step 4: Final conclusion. Computer technology has transformed workplaces primarily by increasing efficiency through software and automation. \[ \boxed{\text{Computer technology enables tasks to be completed faster using software and automation.}} \] Hence, the correct option is \(\boxed{(B)}\).

Answer 2

Step 1: Locate the relevant information in the passage. The passage states that organizations rely on computers for
• data storage,
• financial management,
• customer relationship management, and
• internal communication.

Step 2: Compare these areas with the given options. Among the four options, three are directly mentioned in the passage, whereas one is not.

Step 3: Analyse the options.
• (A) Data storage -- Mentioned in the passage.
• (B) Financial management -- Mentioned in the passage.
• (C) Staff recruitment and selection -- Not mentioned anywhere in the passage.
• (D) Internal communication -- Mentioned in the passage.

Step 4: Final conclusion. The only area that is not mentioned in the passage is \[ \boxed{\text{Staff recruitment and selection}} \] Hence, the correct option is \(\boxed{(C)}\).

Answer 3

Step 1: Locate the relevant sentence in the passage. The passage states that cloud computing enables employees “to access data and collaborate on projects from any location in the world.”

Step 2: Interpret the statement. This means cloud computing allows users to store, access, and share information over the Internet regardless of their physical location.

Step 3: Analyse the options.
• (A) Incorrect. Cloud computing is not computer hardware.
• (B) Correct. It exactly matches the explanation given in the passage.
• (C) Incorrect. Financial management software is only one application, not the definition.
• (D) Incorrect. Customer relationship management is different from cloud computing.

Step 4: Final conclusion. \[ \boxed{\text{Cloud computing enables access to data and collaboration from any location.}} \] Hence, the correct option is \(\boxed{(B)}\).

Answer 4

Step 1: Locate the relevant information. The passage states that increased dependence on technology has brought “serious concerns about data security and privacy.”

Step 2: Interpret the statement. As organizations rely more on computers and cloud technology, protecting sensitive information from cyber threats becomes increasingly important.

Step 3: Analyse the options.
• (A) Incorrect. This concern is not mentioned.
• (B) Incorrect. Hardware cost is not discussed.
• (C) Correct. It directly matches the passage.
• (D) Incorrect. Customer service quality is not identified as a concern.

Step 4: Final conclusion. \[ \boxed{\text{The major concern is data security and privacy.}} \] Hence, the correct option is \(\boxed{(C)}\).

Answer 5

Step 1: Locate the concluding recommendation in the passage. The passage concludes by stating that organizations must “implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive business and customer information from unauthorized access and cyber threats.”

Step 2: Interpret the recommendation. The author emphasizes that while technology improves efficiency, organizations must strengthen cybersecurity to safeguard valuable information.

Step 3: Analyse the options.
• (A) Incorrect. The passage does not recommend reducing technology usage.
• (B) Incorrect. Training employees as experts is not suggested.
• (C) Correct. This recommendation is explicitly stated in the passage.
• (D) Incorrect. Manual storage of all data is never recommended.

Step 4: Final conclusion. \[ \boxed{\text{Organizations should implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information.}} \] Hence, the correct option is \(\boxed{(C)}\).