Select the correct answer.

Which of these scenarios is a case of misuse of workplace resources?
A.
The business collects personal information from its employees as a security measure.
B.
The business monitors the usage of workplace resources by its employees.
C.
An employee uses the office Internet to check and update the company’s web sites, corporate blog, and social networking account.
D.
An employee uses the office Internet to check and update personal web sites, blogs, and social networking accounts.
E.
An employee uses the office Internet to create a presentation for an upcoming corporate event.

1 answer

The correct answer is:

D. An employee uses the office Internet to check and update personal web sites, blogs, and social networking accounts.

This scenario represents a misuse of workplace resources as it involves using company resources for personal purposes rather than work-related activities.