Technical Skills Assessment
The following self-assessment is provided to help you determine if you possess the technical skills needed to succeed in an online course.
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1. Can you identify your computer's operating system and version number? |
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Yes
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2. Can you restart your computer if it becomes locked up? |
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Yes
No |
3. Can you safely turn off your computer? |
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Yes
No |
4. Can you explain the terms: icon, menu, window, click, select, drag, button? |
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Yes
No |
5. Can you use the mouse to select and deselect text? |
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Yes
No |
6. Can you use a mouse to open and close a program by clicking on an icon? |
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Yes
No |
7. Can you use the “Start” button to open programs? |
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Yes
No |
8. Can you choose a command from the menu? |
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Yes
No |
9. Can you move, resize and close windows? |
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Yes
No |
10. Do you know the difference between close and exit? |
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Yes
No |
11. Can you use the scroll bars? |
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Yes
No |
12. Can you switch between open windows? |
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Yes
No |
13. Can you switch between open applications? |
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Yes
No |
14. Can you create folders and move files? |
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Yes
No |
15. Can you save a file and browse to locate a file? |
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Yes
No |
16. Can you copy and paste text? |
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Yes
No |
17. Can you rename files? |
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Yes
No |
18. Can you download and install programs and plug-ins? |
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Yes
No |
19. Can you connect to an Internet Service Provider (ISP)? |
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Yes
No |
20. Can you open a web browser? |
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Yes
No |
21. Can you create a bookmark or save a favorite webpage? |
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Yes
No |
22. Can you copy a URL? |
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Yes
No |
23. Can you use a search engine to locate information on the Internet? |
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Yes
No |
24. Can you iIdentify the browser and access Internet preferences or options? |
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Yes
No |
25. Can you use email to create and send a message? |
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Yes
No |
26. Can you attach files to an email message? |
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Yes
No |
27. Can you reply to an email message? |
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Yes
No |
28. Do you understand and abide by standard Netiquette? |
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Yes
No |
29. Can you open a word processing file? |
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Yes
No |
30. Can you save a word processing file, and save as Rich Text Format (.rtf)? |
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Yes
No |
31. Can you edit and print a file? |
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Evaluating Your Score
Your Total:
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How many of the above questions did you respond with a 'Yes'? Use the following scale to assess how technically prepared you are to complete an online course:
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31 - 26: Excellent
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More than likely you will do quite well with an online course. |
| 25 - 21: Fair |
Contact the course instructor before enrolling to find out if your lack of certain skills will jeopardize your ability to complete the course. |
| 20 or less: Need improvement |
We recommend that you access coursework, workshops, or tutorials that will help you improve your basic computer and internet skills before enrolling in an online course. |
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