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The document provides a self-assessment for faculty to evaluate their computer skills in three parts: basic operations, word processing, and communications/email. It contains yes/no questions about tasks in each area and instructs users to enroll in additional training if they score below 70% in any section. Overall, the assessment allows faculty to determine their computer proficiency level and identify specific topics for further instruction.

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Computer Basics Self-Assessment PDF

The document provides a self-assessment for faculty to evaluate their computer skills in three parts: basic operations, word processing, and communications/email. It contains yes/no questions about tasks in each area and instructs users to enroll in additional training if they score below 70% in any section. Overall, the assessment allows faculty to determine their computer proficiency level and identify specific topics for further instruction.

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Computer Basics for Faculty Training

Self-Assessment Questions
Disclaimer: These questions have been borrowed and adapted from ISTE, International Society for Technology in Education, www.iste.org

Start Here:
Answer Yes, or No to the below questions and ask yourself if you were asked to show a colleague how to perform that
task, would you be able to show your colleague? After you have answered yes/no for a section, you will see a score at
the bottom of that section. If you score a 70% or higher, you may be comfortable enough with the topics covered in
that particular training and may move on to the next set of questions. If you score a 70% or higher for all three sections,
WELL DONE! You have enough computer skills to continue training by enrolling in Introduction to Blackboard training
in LearnerWeb. If you score below 70% for a particular section, please enroll in the corresponding Computer Basics for
Faculty Part 1, 2, or 3 in LearnerWeb.

Computer Basics for Faculty Part 1


I can comfortably show a colleague how

Yes No Topic Task


Mouse & Keyboard I can drag and drop items and objects
Mouse & Keyboard I can single-click, double-click, left-click, (right-click if PC user), and I know when
it is appropriate to use each type of click
Mouse & Keyboard I can use the mouse to copy and move files
Mouse & Keyboard I understand the basic functions of the keyboard (Caps Lock, Delete, ESC)
File Management I can open files and folders
File Management I can copy, delete, name, rename, or move files and folders
File Management I can locate files I have saved or downloaded to my computer
File Management I can select multiple files using the Shift or Ctrl key when appropriate
File Management I can use and save information to a Jump Drive and CPCC www folder
Computer Network I can log in to the network
Computer Network I can change my network password when prompted
Computer Network I can save files to a network drive
Windows Operating I can adjust the Taskbar size and appearance
System/Basic Operations
Windows Operating I can adjust clock settings
System/Basic Operations
Windows Operating I can Minimize, Maximize, Restore and Close windows
System/Basic Operations
Windows Operating I can empty items in the Recycle Bin
System/Basic Operations
Windows Operating I can restore a file I have accidentally deleted or placed in the Recycle bin
System/Basic Operations
Windows Operating I can set a printer as the default printer
System/Basic Operations

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Yes No Topic Task
Windows Operating I can create shortcuts
System/Basic Operations
Windows Operating I can change the screen resolution
System/Basic Operations
Windows Operating I can open the My Computer icon to view the contents of other folders and hard
System/Basic Operations drives
Windows Operating I can run and know when to run an anti-virus software program
System/Basic Operations
Windows Operating I can add or remove programs from my computer
System/Basic Operations
Internet I can use correct terminology regarding the Internet (e.g., WWW, URL, HTML)
Internet I can enter a URL in the Address Bar
Internet I can conduct a simple Internet search using a search engine (e.g., Bing, Yahoo,
Google, etc.)
Internet I can bookmark websites
Internet I can edit bookmarks
Internet I understand what a browser is
Internet I can use function buttons such as back and refresh
Internet I can navigate to the homepage from the toolbar
Internet I understand the differences between types of URLs, such as gov and org
Internet I can access the Internet from the desktop

Results for Part 1: 0


If you scored below 70%, please consider registering for Computer Basics for Faculty - Part 1. If you scored a 70% or
higher, and feel comfortable with the above tasks, then please move on to the next section below.

Computer Basics for Faculty Part 2


I can comfortably show a colleague how

Yes No Topic Task


Word Processing I can create documents using a word-processing application
Word Processing I can use various print options: print preview, selecting number of copies, pages
and more
Word Processing I can save a document
Word Processing I can use various MS Word ribbon functions: tabs and groups
Word Processing I can change page margins and paper orientation (portrait/landscape)
Word Processing I can select text
Word Processing I can view and change toolbars
Word Processing I can use various paragraph functions: numbering, bullets, spacing, indents
Word Processing I can create and manipulate tables
Word Processing I can insert and resize graphics, objects, and clip art
Word Processing I can use various font functions: style, bold, italicize, and underline
Word Processing I can left, center, right align and justify text

2
Yes No Topic Task
Word Processing I can cut, copy, paste, selected text or objects
Word Processing I can use Review tools: check spelling, and grammar tool
Word Processing I can insert hyperlinks
Word Processing I can create headers, footers and page numbers

Results for Part 2: 0


If you scored below 70%, please consider registering for Computer Basics for Faculty - Part 2. If you scored a 70% or
higher, and feel comfortable with the above tasks, then please move on to the next section below.

Computer Basics for Faculty Part 3


I can comfortably show a colleague how

Yes No Topic Task


Communications (E-mail) I can effectively use e-mail to communicate with others
Communications (E-mail) I can operate both MS Outlook and CPCC Web Mail
Communications (E-mail) I can create and update my email signature
Communications (E-mail) I can send attachments with my e-mail
Communications (E-mail) I can forward messages and reply to others
Communications (E-mail) I can delete messages
Communications (E-mail) I can print a hard copy of a message
Communications (E-mail) I can use the To: function to insert names using various CPCC address books
Communications (E-mail) I can use the CC: or BCC: functions
Communications (E-mail) I can utilize Out-of-Office settings
Communications (E-mail) I can create and organize Outlook folders
Communications (E-mail) I can create Rules to sort and organize emails
Communications (E-mail) I can drag, drop, search and sort emails
Communications (E-mail) I can effectively schedule/ modify calendar appointments and meetings
Communications (E-mail) I can create recurring appointments
Communications (E-mail) I can use Lync for instant messaging and calling employees

Results for Part 3: 0


If you scored below 70%, please consider registering for Computer Basics for Faculty - Part 3. If you scored a 70% or
higher, and feel comfortable with ALL of the above tasks in Part 1, 2, & 3, then please consider registering for
Introduction to Blackboard in LearnerWeb.

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