Basic Computer Terms

 

The following self-assessment is provided to help students determine if they possess the technical skills needed to succeed in an online course.

  Can you define the following basic computer terms?

Definitions

yes
no

  1. backup
backup

yes
no

  1. boot
boot

yes
no

  1. bug
bug

yes
no

  1. Cache
Cache

yes
no

  1. clipboard
clipboard

yes
no

  1. control panel
control panel

yes
no

  1. crash
crash

yes
no

  1. desktop
desktop

yes
no

  1.  dialog box
dialog box

yes
no

  1. Difference between Files and folders
Files and folders

yes
no

  1. File extension
File extension

yes
no

  1. Function keys
Function keys

yes
no

  1. Hard Copy
Hard Copy

yes
no

  1. icon
icon

yes
no

  1.  the difference between landscape & portrait
landscape & portrait

yes
no

  1. Macintosh
Macintosh

yes
no

  1. menu
menu

yes
no

  1. operating system
operating system

yes
no

  1. paste
paste

yes
no

  1. PC
PC

yes
no

  1. pop-up menu

pop-up menu

yes
no

  1. Reboot
Reboot

yes
no

  1. Recycle Bin
Recycle Bin

yes
no

  1. Difference between Save & Save as:
Save & Save as:

yes
no

  1. Taskbar
Taskbar

yes
no

  1. Windows
Windows

yes
no

  1. XP
XP

     

Evaluating Your Score

Click the Calculate Score button above to see how many of the above questions you responded to with a "Yes." Use the following scale to assess how technically prepared you are to complete a COD online course:

27 - 22: Excellent
More than likely you have the necessary technical computer/Internet skills needed to enroll for an Online course.

21 - 17: Fair
Your Technical Skills may be marginal and your lack of skill in technical areas of using a computer to communicate and navigate the Internet may possibly jeopardize your ability to complete the course successfully.

16 or less: Need improvement
It is recommended that you access coursework, workshops, or tutorials that will help you improve your basic computer and internet skills before enrolling in an online course.