Computer Self Survey - 26th IRI 2000 - Using the Internet as a Resource to the Work of the State VR Counselor

5. Computer Literacy Self Survey

Mouse Skills

_____ I can move the arrow to a specific location with ease.

_____ I can keep the mouse steady when clicking the mouse button.

_____ I know when to use a single click and when to use a double click.

_____ I can easily drag the pointer to select or drag an object.

_____ I know how to change the speed and sensitivity of the mouse.

Windows

_____ I am familiar with the concept of "Windows."

_____ I know and can explain the standard structure of a "Window."

_____ I know and can explain the concept of "maximize" and "minimize."

_____ I can execute maximize and minimize using the mouse.

_____ I can execute maximize and minimize using the keyboard.

_____ I know the function of scroll bars.

_____ I can easily scroll with the mouse.

_____ I know how to move one page/record forward and back or move to the first page/record              using the mouse.

Dialogue Boxes

_____ I am familiar with the variety of dialogue boxes in Windows.

_____ I know how to enter and edit text in a text box.

_____ I recognize the drop down list symbol.

_____ I am familiar with the concept and function of a check box.

_____ I know how to fill in or remove a check from a check box.

_____ I am familiar with the concept and function of a radio button.

_____ I know how to change a radio button choice.

_____ I am familiar with the function of command buttons.

_____ I know the effect of clicking on the OK and Cancel button.

Selecting

_____ I am familiar with the concept and purpose of "selecting" in a Windows program.

_____ I can easily select a character, word, sentence, paragraph, or all text with a mouse and/or            keyboard.

_____ I can select an item from a drop-down list.

Menu

_____ I am familiar with the concept of "Menu" in Windows.

_____ I can select a menu with a mouse.

_____ I can select a menu from a keyboard.

_____ I know how to select a command from a menu.

_____ I know the difference of function between a command with an ellipsis and one without.

_____ I know how to accomplish the steps necessary to execute a command on a "Selection" in a            document.

_____ I know why some menu commands are "grayed out" at times.

Help Menu

_____ I am familiar with the Help Menus and utilize them to solve problems.

_____ I know how to look up specific items from the Help Index.

_____ I am familiar with the concept of "context-sensitive help" and how to access it.

Printing

_____ I know how to print a document.

_____ I know how to preview a document for printing.

_____ I know how to change margins on a document for printing.

_____ I know how to print envelopes.

_____ I know how to change to a particular cassette on the printer (e.g., letterhead).

_____ I know how to tell whether or not a document has successfully been printed or not while at            my work station.

_____ I am familiar with the concept of print queue.

_____ I know how to look at the print queue order in the Print Manager on the Print Server.

_____ I can recognize when there is an error on the printer.

_____ I know who to contact to resolve printer errors and problems on the printer server.

Miscellaneous

_____ I can type effectively.

_____ I am familiar with the concept of function keys on the keyboard.

_____ I know the purpose of "Any" key.

_____ I know how to do basic editing of a word-processing document.

_____ I can execute cut and paste and copy and paste commands in Windows both with menu             commands and keyboard shortcuts.

_____ I am familiar with the concept of mail merge and can perform such a merge.

_____ I am familiar with the concept of multi-tasking in Windows and know how to switch from one            task to another using a keyboard shortcut.

_____ I know how to format a diskette.

_____ I know how to set or reset the time and date in Windows.

_____ I know the proper procedure to exit Windows before shutting off the computer.

_____ I know how to scan the hard drive and any diskettes for a virus.


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