CIS125 First Day Survey

In this survey, you will be asked questions about your computer knowledge and use. You are only expected to have basic computer skills. However, the answers to this survey will help guide the instruction for the class.
Name: 


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. When did you first start using a computer?  *


  1. How often do you use computers? Rate the frequency on a scale of 1-20 with 1 being "I've never touched a computer" and 20 being "I use a computer at least 6 hours every day."*
     
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  1. How would you rate your level of computer knowledge on a scale of 1-20 with 1 being "I know absolutely nothing about computers - I'm afraid of them" to 20 being "I can build computers and know how to program them."*
     
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  1. Will you have access to a computer at your home while you are taking this class?*
    Yes
    No


  1. Is your home computer Mac (Mac Operating System) or PC (Windows Operating System)?  *


  1. Do/will you have Windows7 (this is the operating system) installed on your home computer?*
    Yes
    No
    N/A, I don't own a computer


  1. Do you use a computer in your work?  *


  1. Please give me an idea of how you use the computer at work. What operating system do you use? How often do you use the computer at work? How long every day do you use the computer at work? How much of your total work load involves computer work (are you a computer operator and your job solely involves using the computer, you use the computer about 50% of the day, you use the computer to do a few tasks from time to time - minor, or something else?) Enter N/A if you don't use the computer at work or you don't currently work outside the home.*


  1. What are your initial thoughts about this class? You can choose more than one answer.*
    I don't have a clue what I'm getting into
    I don't want to be here - I'm very afraid of computers
    I already know everything -- why am I here?
    I'm taking the class because it's a requirement of my program
    I'm taking the class because I'll need to learn how to use the computer for work
    I'm taking the class because someone told me to
    I don't know what I'll be learning, but I'm sure it will be helpful.
    I'm looking forward to learning about these programs
    I know how to use these programs, but there's always more to learn


  1. What is your current/most frequently used e-mail address? Type N/A if you do not have a working e-mail address that you use. (I request this information so I can contact you outside class if necessary.)*


  1. All SWIC students receive information on how to set up and use their SWIC e-mail account. With this in mind, check the answers that fit: *
    What information? What e-mail?
    I have the information, but didn't set up my account yet.
    I may have lost the information to set-up my account.
    I left the information at home.
    I feel confident I can set-up my account.
    I set-up my account, but I don't know how to log-in.
    Someone else set-up my account for me and I don't know how to log-in.
    My e-mail is set-up and I know how to use it.


  1. What motivated you to take this class?*


  1. Do you have the required book for this class? (If you don't yet have the book, you will need to get it as soon as possible. Check with other students or go to the library in the meantime for assignments and other information.)*
    Yes
    No


  1. What do you personally want to learn from this class?


  1. Tell me anything else that you feel would be helpful for me to know.


  1. What first name do you prefer to be called?*


  1. How much experience do you have using ANY version of Windows?  *


  1. How much experience do you have using WINDOWS7?  *





Becky Dole
Dole Academy