Computer/Internet Skills Self-Assessment
Please print this self-assessment form. Indicate your knowledge
level for each of the skills or tasks listed by circling the corresponding number.
Once completed, add the circled numbers to calculate your score. Recommendations
based on your score are provided at the end of the assessment.
MOREnet recommends that contacts attend all of the classes in
the TNP/REAL Contact Training course track, but you may opt out of the Internet
Essentials class and the Networking 101 class (see Networking
101 Self-assessment Form) if you have sufficient knowledge.
If you have any questions or would like to enroll in these courses
please contact training@more.net or dial 1-800-509-6673 or 573-884-7200, press
3 to select Training, Conferences, Events, then press 2 for registration information.
How comfortable are you performing these tasks?
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Skills
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No
Experience
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Somewhat
Comfortable
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Very
Comfortable
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Desktop Skills
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| Turn on and safely turn off your computer |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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| Restart your computer if it becomes locked up |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Open a program using the Start menu |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Name the basic computer system parts (mouse, monitor, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Explain the terms: icon, menu, window, click, select, drag |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Use scroll bars and move, resize and close windows |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Use help screens in software programs |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Navigate among folders, create and name folders, delete folders |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Copy or move a file from one folder to another |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Cut/copy and paste text? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Internet Skills
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| Use a web browser like Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Recognize a URL |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Explain the terms ISP, website, home page, search engine |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Type a URL in an open box |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Use Back and Forward buttons to move through
webpages |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Create a bookmark or save a favorite website |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Locate and click on links in a webpage |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Use a search engine to locate information on the Internet |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Print a webpage |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Download and install a computer program or plug-in (Flash,
Shockwave, Authorware, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Total
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Recommendations based on assessment total score
Total score between 20 and 64
You may have difficulty with some concepts in the TNP/REAL Contact
Training session. We recommend that you complete the Internet Essentials session
before attending this class.
Total score between 65 and 100
Your computer skills are likely adequate for the TNP/REAL Contact
Training course. You may wish to attend the Internet Essentials class if you wish
to deepen your understanding of desktop computing and/or Internet usage.
Return to Internet
Essentials Course
Description
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