MIS-108 Computer Skills Survey

To test your current skill level and knowledge of Internet concepts in order to determine if MIS-108, Internet Basics, is an appropriate course for you, print this survey and answer Yes or No to the following statements.

 

Statement

Yes

No

 1.

I can define the term ISP.

 

 

 2.

 I can explain how to connect to the Internet using a modem, cable modem or DSL provider.

 

 

 3.

I know the difference between and ISP, a search engine, and a browser.

 

 

 4.

I can use email to send and receive messages.

 

 

 5.

I know how to send and receive attachments using email.

 

 

 6.

I know how to download files from the Internet, and then how to find them on my computer.

 

 

 7.

I am familiar with the process of reading and posting message to newsgroups and discussion boards.

 

 

 8.

I can compress (zip) and uncompress (unzip) a file or a group of files.

 

 

 9.

I define the term FTP and am familiar with its uses on the Internet.

 

 

10.

I am fully familiar with the browser�s buttons, menus, toolbars and scrollbars.

 

 

11.

I understand security threats such as viruses and denial-of-service attacks.

 

 

12.

I know how to update my virus definitions and understand why this should be done on a weekly basis.

 

 

13. 

I know how to scan an individual file or my entire system for viruses.

 

 

14.

I am familiar with and use at least four different search engines.

 

 

15.

I know how to effectively search using Boolean Operators to find concise information quickly.

 

 

If you answered No to four or more statements above, it will be to your benefit as a student to enroll in MIS-108, Internet Basics.  Students enrolled in IMS-101 and IMS-115 are assumed to possess a minimal amount of personal computer knowledge and skill.  Students with little or no previous computer experience are strongly encouraged to enroll in IMS 100 and MIS 108 prior to or concurrent with enrollment in IMS-101 or IMS-115. 

Note: If you take the first 8 weeks section on IMS100, you can then take MIS108 in the second 8weeks.