Conexus Geek Technology Assessment Survey - Developing Level

This tool helps to assess the skill level of individual technology proficiency at the developing level. Select yes or no to the following operations and concepts in technology. I know how to...
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  1. Connect and operate peripheral equipment (e.g., scanner, printer, projector).
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify and use a variety of storage media (e.g., CD/DVD, flash drives, network servers, online storage spaces). Explain why a particular medium is or is not suited for a particular storage task.
    Yes
    No


  1. Resolve basic technical difficulties (e.g., reboot computer, clear paper jam, replace ink cartridge).
    Yes
    No


  1. Use built-in help and other available support resources to learn about hardware and software features and to troubleshoot problems.
    Yes
    No


  1. Use proper terminology to communicate commonly occurring technology problems (e.g., frozen screen, disk error, printing problems).
    Yes
    No


  1. Use editing and formatting features (margins, spelling, and tabs) in a word processing application. Insert images (e.g., downloaded from the Web or copied from a removable device) into documents.
    Yes
    No


  1. Create a report or newsletter using a word-processing or desktop publishing application.
    Yes
    No


  1. Describe the structure and function of a spreadsheet (e.g., cells, rows, columns, and formulas).
    Yes
    No


  1. Create an original spreadsheet, entering simple formulas (various number formats, equations, percentages). Reposition columns and rows; apply formatting features.
    Yes
    No


  1. Interpret spreadsheet information, and produce simple charts from data.
    Yes
    No


  1. Perform basic searches (including multiple key words) on digital and online databases (e.g., library card catalog, encyclopedia). Use available tools to refine and limit the results of a search.
    Yes
    No


  1. Create and manipulate graphics using a drawing or painting program (e.g., adjust scale, size, shape, resolution).
    Yes
    No


  1. Create a simple multimedia presentation and explain the terminology (e.g., slide, transition, build).
    Yes
    No


  1. Organize Bookmarks or Favorites into folders for future reference.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify and use basic search strategies on the Internet.
    Yes
    No


  1. Create and use an address book in an email program.
    Yes
    No





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