Computer Skills Assessment for Online Courses

Computers will be an important way for you to access your online courses and interact with your course Instructor. You will need to be familiar with computers and accessing the Internet in order to be successful learning online. Here is a questionnaire to help you to determine if you have the minimum technical skills needed to take an online class.

  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, sometimes called a hard reboot?

    Yes
    No

  3. Can you safely turn off your computer?

    Yes
    No

  4. Can you explain the terms: icon, menu, window, click, select, drag and drop, 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 closing a document and exiting a program?

    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?

    Yes
    No

  19. Can you connect to an Internet Service Provider (ISP)? Do you know how to connect to the Internet?

    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 and paste a web address called a URL?

    Yes
    No

  23. Can you use a search engine to locate information on the Internet?

    Yes
    No

  24. Can you use email to create and send a message?

    Yes
    No

  25. Can you attach files to an email?

    Yes
    No

  26. Can you reply to an email message?

    Yes
    No

  27. Do you understand and abide by standard Netiquette?

    Yes
    No

  28. Can you open a word processing file?

    Yes
    No

  29. Can you save a word processing file, and save as Rich Text Format (rtf)?

    Yes
    No

  30. Can you edit and print a file?

    Yes
    No

   

After you single click on the above “Calculate Results” button you will be provided with your results in the “Total Score” and “Feedback” boxes below.

Total Score =

Feedback: