Technology Time: How Well Do You Manage It?（在线收听）

Technology Time: How Well Do You Manage It?

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11. Do you have shortcuts on your desktop, with easy access to commonly used toolbars?

12. Do you prevent data loss by regularly backing up your files?

13. Do you schedule fixed blocks of time for completing miscellaneous computer tasks?

14. Do you handle each e-mail only once?

15. Do you have a readily available source of help when you run into technical problems?

16. Are you familiar with the software applications commonly used in your business?

17. Do you maintain a list of contacts on your computer, with telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, etc?

18. Does your computer have sufficient capacity, memory and speed for the tasks you’re performing?

19. Do you use computer technology to expedite communication through the use of online meetings or discussion groups?

20. Do you periodically assess your timesaving procedures against industry standards or practices?

Check your score

Now let’s see you how did. Total your scores for the 20 questions. If you scored 50 or better, congratulations! You’re doing a superb job managing your technology time. A score of 36-49 means you’re doing pretty well, but you can probably stand to improve in a few areas. Scored 24 to 35? You probably understand “technology time” principles, but you need to put more of them into practice. A score of less than 24 means you need to work on the basics.

You can use the principles outlined in this handy quiz as educational aids. Pick one timesaving principle each month and put it into practice. The result: greater skill and confidence in using these technology tools, and far greater efficiency and productivity in your work life.

Vocabulary Focus

capacity (n) [kE5pAsiti] the amount that can be held or produced by something

industry standard (n phr) a practice or a product that is generally recognized or used by the people and activities in one type of business

stand (v) [stAnd] to accept or profit from

Specialized Terms

toolbar (n) 工具栏 a row of icons on a computer screen providing quick access to certain functions

你的科技时间管理得好吗？

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11．你的桌面上是否存放捷径，让你可以快速前往经常使用的工具栏呢？

12．你是否会定期地为你的档案做备份，以避免资料的遗失？

13．你是否会安排固定的时间区块，以完成各式各样的电脑杂务呢？

14．在处理每一封电子邮件时，你是否只会处理一次？

15．当你面临技术上的困难时，你是否有随时可得的协助来源？

16．你是否十分熟悉在你这一行中所普遍使用的应用程序软件？

17．你是否在你的电脑上保有一张联络人清单，包括了电话号码、电子邮件地址等资讯？

18．对于你正在处理的工作而言，你的电脑是否提供了足够的处理容量、内存和速度？

19．你是否会使用电脑科技，通过网络会议或者讨论小组以加速沟通交流？

20．你是否会定期以所属的产业标准或惯例来评估你的省时程序？

计算你的分数

现在让我们看看你的测验结果。将你这20个问题的答案做个总计。如果你得到50分，甚至更高，那么恭喜你！你的科技时间处理技能可说是一流。36分～49分，则表示你做得还不错，但是你或许能改善几个部分以获得更大效益。至于24分～35分之间的话，你或许了解“科技时间”的原则，但是你需要将它们实际应用在日常生活中。少于24分的话，则意谓着你需要从基本原则开始加强。

你可以利用这个简易测验中所提出的原则，当作训练辅助工具。举例来说，在每一个月选出一项省时的操作方式，然后实际去做。成果是：你的技巧会更熟练，使用这些科技工具时也会更有自信心，并且在工作生涯中产生更佳的效能和生产力。