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Technical Skills Assessment
The following self-assessment is provided to help you determine if you possess thetechnical skillsneeded to succeed in an online course.
Yes
No
1. Can you identify your computer's operating system and version number?
Yes
No
2. Can you restart your computer if it becomes locked up?
Yes
No
3. Can you safely turn off your computer?
Yes
No
4. Can you explain the terms: icon, menu, window, click, select, drag, button?
Yes
No
5. Can you use the mouse to select and deselect text?
Yes
No
6. Can you use a mouse to open and close a program by clicking on an icon?
Yes
No
7. Can you use the “Start” button to open programs?
Yes
No
8. Can you choose a command from the menu?
Yes
No
9. Can you move, resize and close windows?
Yes
No
10. Do you know the difference between close and exit?
Yes
No
11. Can you use the scroll bars?
Yes
No
12. Can you switch between open windows?
Yes
No
13. Can you switch between open applications?
Yes
No
14. Can you create folders and move files?
Yes
No
15. Can you save a file and browse to locate a file?
Yes
No
16. Can you copy and paste text?
Yes
No
17. Can you rename files?
Yes
No
18. Can you download and install programs and plug-ins?
Yes
No
19. Can you connect to an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?
Yes
No
20. Can you open a web browser?
Yes
No
21. Can you create a bookmark or save a favorite webpage?
Yes
No
22. Can you copy a URL?
Yes
No
23. Can you use a search engine to locate information on the Internet?
Yes
No
24. Can you identify the browser and access Internet preferences or options?
Yes
No
25. Can you use email to create and send a message?
Yes
No
26. Can you attach files to an email message?
Yes
No
27. Can you reply to an email message?
Yes
No
28. Do you understand and abide by standard Netiquette?
Yes
No
29. Can you open a word processing file?
Yes
No
30. Can you save a word processing file, and save as Rich Text Format (.rtf)?
Yes
No
31. Can you edit and print a file?
Evaluating Your Score
Your Total:
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:
31 - 26: Excellent
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.
Send inquiries to:
Jerri Gullion
Faculty Development Specialist
Snead State Community College
Boaz, AL 35957
256.840.4180
