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Quickly check your basic digital skills

Our students need basic digital skills and knowledge to succeed in their program. This quick assessment will tell us more about your current comfort level with technology.

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Please enter your email address.

example@example.com

Which part of the computer lets you type letters and numbers?

KeyboardMonitorMousePrinter

Select the image of a USB flash drive.

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Which of the following are operating systems?

Select ALL that apply

WindowsExcelmacOSFirefox

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What does it mean to “shut down” a computer?

Put it to sleepRestart itTurn it off completelyUnplug it

From the dropdown, choose the button used to turn a computer on:Choose one

Which application do you use to access websites?

WordEdgePaintZoom

You open a website and it unexpectedly starts asking for your credit card. What should you do?

Enter the detailsClose the siteCall tech supportRefresh the page

Which button normally lets you send a copy of an existing email to a new recipient?

Email screen: From, To, Subject, message body: This is the content of the email. Buttons: Reply, Reply all, Forward. Top icons: Back, trash, warning.

Which button normally lets you send a copy of an existing email to a new recipient?

Refer to the image above.

ReplySubjectReply AllForward

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What does a padlock, when shown in the browser address bar, generally indicate?Choose one

What generally happens when you click on a hyperlink?

You close a browser windowThe browser navigates to a linked destination, such as another webpageNothing happensYour email is sent

Select the icon that represents a Wi-Fi connection:

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Which tool would you most likely use to send an email?

Google DocsOutlookYouTubeCalculator

Which information would you typically use to join a Zoom meeting?

Select the BEST answer. Some meetings also require sign-in.

A phone numberA Zoom accountA meeting link, or a meeting ID and any required passcodeA YouTube login

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How do you open a new tab in your web browser?

Right-click on the browser windowPress Ctrl+T (Windows) or Cmd+T (Mac)Click the back button twicePress Alt+F4

Click the icon that opens a program for creating presentations.

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From the dropdown, select the part of an email that comes after the "@" symbol:Choose one

Which of these are good email habits?

Select ALL that apply.

Use clear subject linesLeave the body blankAvoid all capsUse all capital letters throughout the message

What type of file is typically created by Microsoft Word?

.mp3.docx.jpg.pdf

What does it mean to "bookmark" a webpage?

To print the webpageTo save the webpage's address for easy access laterTo share the webpage on social mediaTo delete the webpage from your history

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How do you copy text from one document and paste it into another?

Ctrl+C to copy, Ctrl+V to paste (Windows) or Cmd+C, Cmd+V (Mac)Ctrl+X to copy, Ctrl+Z to pasteRight-click and select 'Move'Drag the text with your mouse

Click the icon that opens a spreadsheet program.

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What is the purpose of creating folders on your computer?

To make your computer run fasterTo organize and group related files togetherTo increase storage spaceTo protect files from viruses

What should you do if you forget your password for an online account?

Create a new account with a different emailKeep trying different passwords until one worksUse the 'Forgot Password' or 'Reset Password' linkContact your internet service provider

What is a "cell" in Excel?Choose one

How do you download a file from the internet?

Take a screenshot of the fileRight-click on the file link and select 'Save As' or click the download buttonCopy the web address and email it to yourselfPrint the webpage

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You want to bold a title in a Word document. What should you do?

Underline itChange the font sizeSelect the title, then click the “B” (Bold) buttonCopy and paste it

What does Wi-Fi allow you to do?

Make your computer fasterConnect to the internet wirelesslyCharge your laptop batteryProtect your computer from viruses

How do you typically attach a file to an email?

Copy and paste the file into the email bodyDrag the file onto your keyboardClick an 'Attach' or paperclip icon and select the fileType the file name in the subject line

Which of the following are file storage services?

OneDriveGoogle DriveNotepadDropbox

You receive a message saying you’ve won a prize. Which option is the safest?

Click the linkForward it to friendsDelete the messageFill out the form

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Which is the best password practice?

123456Your birthdayUse a long, unique password or a passphrase made from random words for each accountqwerty

Which actions help protect your privacy online?

Select ALL that apply.

Use public Wi-Fi without a passwordLog out of accounts on shared or public devicesDon’t share your passwordsPost your full name and address

What does “phishing” refer to?

Catching fishFraudulent communications that trick people into sharing information or taking unsafe actionsSearching onlineTyping mistakes

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