Technical Skills Quiz

Technical Skills Quiz for Online Learning

1. I currently have:

a computer at home with internet access
a computer at home with no internet access
no computer
I prefer not to answer.

2. I would rate my skill in using a word-processing program (Microsoft Word / Works) as…

High - I have excellent word-processing skills.
Average - I have good word-processing skills
Lower than average - I have little or no experience working with a word-processing program.
I prefer not to answer.

3. When asked to copy and paste text from a word processor into e-mail or other documents, I would…

Have no difficulty.
Have a little difficulty, and may need some assistance.
Not know what to do.
I prefer not to answer.

4. I would rate my knowledge and use of e-mail as…

High—I use e-mail daily and am comfortable attaching and downloading files.
Average—I use e-mail weekly and occasionally attach and download files.
Lower than Average—I rarely use e-mail and do not know how to attach and download files.
I prefer not to answer.

5. If instructed to download a software program, I would....

Feel confident, I have downloaded software many times before and require no instruction.
Feel a little uncertain, I have downloaded software a couple of times before and could do it with adequate instruction.
Feel lost, I have never downloaded software and would have no idea where to begin.
I prefer not to answer.

6. When having to try something new on the computer, I feel…

Comfortable—I am willing to explore new technology.
Slightly uneasy—I am nervous about new technology but will try it if I have to.
Anxious—I do not feel comfortable learning new technology.
I prefer not to answer.

7. I am someone who…

Generally, always reads directions carefully.
Skims directions to get the general idea.
Does not generally read directions.
I prefer not to answer.

8. I would rate my reading ability as…

High—reading ability is one of my strengths.
Average—I usually understand what I read.
Lower than average—reading is not one of my strengths.
I prefer not to answer.

9. Choose the statement that best fits you:

I express myself best in writing.
I express myself fairly well in writing.
It is difficult for me to express myself in writing.
I prefer not to answer.

10. I am someone who…

Can manage my time effectively and always meet deadlines without having to be reminded.
Has some difficulty managing my time effectively, but often meets deadlines without having to be reminded.
Does not manage my time very effectively and often has difficulty meeting deadlines without being reminded.
I prefer not to answer.

11. The amount of time I expect to spend on an online course is…

More than I would on a campus class.
The same that I would on a campus class.
Less than I would on a campus class.
I prefer not to answer.

12. Considering my work schedule / life circumstances, the amount of time I have to work on an online course is…

7-9 hours per week.
4-6 hours per week.
1-3 hours per week.
I prefer not to answer.