Have You Ever Used a Computer Before? Yes No

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE SURVEY

General Info:

Have you ever used a computer before? Yes No

Do you know how to turn on a computer? Yes No

Do you know how to shut down a computer? Yes No

Do you know the difference between shutting down and logging off? Yes No

Graphical User Interface (GUI) Tasks…

Indicate the number corresponding to your knowledge level for the following tasks 1… No Knowledge 2… Minimum Knowledge 3… I use regularly 4… I am proficient

 Use a mouse to select and deselect text –

 Use a mouse to open a program via an “ICON” –

 Use a mouse to close a program –

 Use the right-mouse button to open tasks such as cut, copy, paste, etc. –

 Use a mousepad or pointer on a laptop to select and deselect text –

 Use a mousepad or pointer on a laptop to open a program via an “ICON” –

 Use a mousepad or pointer on a laptop to close a program –

 Use a mousepad or pointer on a laptop to right-click to open tasks such as cut, copy, paste, etc. –

 Use the “Start” button to execute a program –

 Use the “Menu” button on an open application –

 Print a document page from the file menu –  Open, Close and Resize the Window –

 Use the scrollbar –

 Switch between open windows or applications –

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File Management Tasks…

 Identify types of Icons (File, folder or program) –

 Save a file, then know where it is located –

 Know difference between “Save” or “Save As” –

 Find a file by name or location on your computer –

 Know the difference between CD-R / CD-RW / DVD-R / DVD-RW –

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Email…

 Open Email account –

 Create a new email to someone –  Send and Receive emails –

 Forward or Reply to a message –

 Send email to multiple addresses –

 Delete messages –

 Attach a document or file to an email –

TOTAL:

Basic Internet…

 Open the Internet via an Icon or through the Start Menu –

 Access a Search Engine such as Google, Yahoo or Bing) –

 Locate the Address Bar and type in a URL or webpage –

 Bookmark or save a webpage as a “Favorite” –

 Use Internet Options to set home page, clean old files and cookies –

 Use the different Toolbars –

 Create a hyperlink –

 Follow a link –

 Download files –

TOTAL:

Familiarity with Microsoft Office: Indicate the number corresponding to your knowledge level for the following tasks 1… No Knowledge 2… Minimum Knowledge 3… I use regularly 4… I am proficient

 Have you used Microsoft Word? –

 Have you used Microsoft Excel? –

 Have you used Microsoft PowerPoint? –

 Have you used Microsoft Outlook? –

 Have you used Microsoft Publisher? –

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