Pre-Course Evaluation for Living Online

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 what a network is and the types of networks that exist.
Understand how client computers connect to a network.
Understand terms associated with networking.
Know about the benefits and potential risks of networked computing.
Understand how computer networks relate to other networks.
Identify the elements of a Web site.
Understand the different types, uses and purposes of Web sites.
Evaluate information found on the Web.
Display and navigate through Web sites.
Find specific information on a Web site.
Add a Web page to the Favorites list.
Print a Web page.
Understand how search engines work.
Search for information about a topic using Google, a major search engine.
Refine your searches by using Boolean operators.
Understand how computers are used in different areas of work, school, and home.
Identify how computers aid disadvantaged and disabled individuals.
Maintain a safe environment.
Appreciate the importance of saving and backing up your work.
Identify legal and ethical issues surrounding the Internet and World Wide Web.
Identify computer risks and threats.
Protect hardware against power irregularities and outages.