Online Self Quiz

Take this test to determine whether or not taking an online course is right for you. The test is self scoring. After completing the test, you can view the results and recommendations by clicking on the view results button at the end of the test.

1. The following statement best describes me.
a. I often get things done ahead of time.
 b. I need to be reminded to get things done.
 c. I put things off until the last minute.
2. When I read a textbook or text on the computer screen.
a. I usually understand the text without help.
 b. I sometimes need help to understand the text.
 c. I almost always need help understanding a college text.
3. An online course differs from a traditional campus course because:
a. An online course requires the same amount of work as a traditional course but fits my schedule better.
 b. An online course requires less work compared to a traditional course.
 c. An online course has no deadlines and can be finished any time.
4. How do you feel about NOT having face-to-face contact with your instructor and classmates?
a. I have no need for face-to-face contact in order to learn the course material.
 b. I have some need for face-to-face contact in order to learn the course material.
 c. I have frequent need for face-to-face contact in order to learn the course material.
5. How willing are you to ask for help when you have trouble understanding the material or assignments?
a. Very willing; I continue to ask for help until I understand.
 b. Moderately willing. I sometimes ask questions; but if I do not get an answer immediately, I do not pursue it.
 c. Not willing. I rarely ask questions and I give up if I do not understand.
6. The following statement best describes me.
a. I can download and run applications, install software, and manage files and folders.
 b. I sometimes need help to run programs, install software, and manage files and folders.
 c. I need a great deal of help any time I use a computer.
7. The following statement best describes my experiences with e-mail.
a. I can send and receive e-mail, add attachments and open attached files.
b. I can only compose, send, and open e-mails. What are attachments?
 c. I have rarely or never used e-mail.
8. How comfortable are you with using the Internet?
a. Very comfortable. I can locate URLs, follow links, use search engines such as Google or HotBot, and I have ordered online.
 b. Moderately comfortable. I have searched for information before but not extensively.
 c. What’s a browser? I have no experience.
9. How proficient are you at creating word processing documents (using Word, WordPerfect, Words, or another similar program)?
a. Very proficient. I know how to format text, format documents, and create and edit tables.
 b. Somewhat proficient. I can type a document, but do not know how to do much in the way of formatting.
 c. Not at all proficient. I have very limited experience with this type of program.
10. What technologies do you have available at home?
a. PC and Internet connection
 b. PC only
 c. No PC

 

Quiz Score: out of 30