Computer Skills: Self-Survey

Respond to the following questions placing an “X” on the line next to the response that most closely identifies your familiarity with computers and computer software. Based on your answers, you will be directed to a learning pathway that is appropriate for individuals with your computer experience. External Address (Url)
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1. Have you ever used a computer?
_____ Yes
_____ No (If you selected this answer, you do not need to answer the remaining questions)

2. Does your current job, or job you wish to have, require you to have basic computer skills?

_____ Yes
_____ No

_____ I’m not sure

3. Do you have an email account?
_____ Yes
_____ No

4. Have you used Adobe Acrobat Reader to view PDF files?

_____ Yes
_____ No

_____ I’m not sure

5. How comfortable are you with using a computer?
_____ Very familiar – use it frequently
_____ Somewhat familiar – use it occasionally
_____ Slightly familiar – use it once in a while
_____ Not familiar – use it rarely

6. How familiar are you with using the Internet?
_____ Very familiar – use it frequently
_____ Somewhat familiar – use it occasionally
_____ Slightly familiar – use it once in a while
_____ Not familiar – use it rarely

7. If yes, how familiar are you with sending and receiving email messages?
_____ Very familiar – use it frequently
_____ Somewhat familiar – use it occasionally
_____ Slightly familiar – use it once in a while

_____ Not familiar – use it rarely

8. Does your current job, or job you wish to have, require you to use a computer and office software applications (Microsoft Word, for example)?

_____ Yes
_____ No

_____ I’m not sure

9. How familiar are you with using word processing software, such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Works or Word Perfect?
_____ Very familiar – use it frequently
_____ Somewhat familiar – use it occasionally
_____ Slightly familiar – use it once in a while

_____ Not familiar – use it rarely

10. How familiar are you with using spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Works, or Lotus 1-2-3?
_____ Very familiar – use it frequently
_____ Somewhat familiar – use it occasionally
_____ Slightly familiar – use it once in a while

_____ Not familiar – use it rarely

11. How familiar are you with using resume development software such as WinWay Resume, Microsoft Word Resume Templates, Web-based resume builders, or others?
_____ Very familiar – use it frequently
_____ Somewhat familiar – use it occasionally
_____ Slightly familiar – use it once in a while

_____ Not familiar – use it rarely

12. Does your current job, or job you wish to have, require you to have knowledge of computer networking and/or programming?

_____ Yes
_____ No

_____ I’m not sure

13. Have you administered a computer network server, such as Windows Server 2003 or Linux?
_____ Yes
_____ No

_____ I’m not sure

14. Have you written a computer program in a language such as Visual Basic, C++ or Java?
_____ Yes
_____ No

_____ I’m not sure

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Your answers can help you determine your computer skill level:

- If you answered NO to questions 1 and 3, and/or slightly familiar or not familiar to questions 5, 6, and 7, on the Computer Skills Self-Survey it indicates that you are a basic computer user. Consider completing one or more of the Basic Computer Skills online courses or training options.

- If you answered, YES or you are familiar with items in questions 1-10, on the Computer Skills Self-Survey it indicates that you are familiar with software applications used by business workers. Consider completing one or more of the Intermediate Computer Skills online courses or training options.

- If you answered YES to questions 12,13 and 14 on the Computer Skills Self-Survey it indicates that you are likely to be entering or are already in the Information Technology field. Consider completing one or more of the Technical Professional online courses or training options.

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Disclaimer: This self-assessment exercise is designed to help you evaluate your own computer skill level; the questions above represent a sample of computer skills, written for this purpose.  We cannot guarantee that the results of this self-assessment are reliable predictors of successful completion of online computer courses and/or training. Illinois  workNet disclaims the making of, and the assessment  taker acknowledges that he or she has not received any warranty or guaranty, express or implied, as to the projected or potential employment benefits, hiring, promotion, certification, or otherwise as a result of completing these questions. Illinois workNet cannot accept responsibility for inappropriate placement of individuals in courses using solely this self-assessment.

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