Pre-Course Evaluation for Computing Fundamentals 1

The following evaluation will assist in determining your current knowledge of the material presented in the following course. If you already know how to perform the specified operation, put an X in the Yes column next to that operation; otherwise put an X in the No column next to the operation. Once you have finished, count your yes and no answers. If you have answered yes to 90% of the questions, you can skip this class and move on to the next class.

OPERATION	YES	NO
Identify various types and sizes of computers and computer systems.
Understand what components constitute the hardware of a computer.
Identify the differences between input, storage and output devices.
Make an informed decision on how to purchase a PC appropriate for your requirements.
Understand the different kinds of software and tasks for which they are suited.
Understand how software processes data.
Understand how software problems (or “bugs”) are detected and resolved.
Log on to Windows XP.
Use the Start menu.
Customize the Start menu and the taskbar.
Log off of Windows XP.
Select commands in a Windows XP application.
Use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel