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Digital Literacy Self-Assessment
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2 = YES | 1 =
NOT SURE, BUT LIKELY | 0 = NO or UNLIKELY
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III.
System Maintenance & Security Knowledge
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score
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Do
you understand how programs and data differ and how they are organized,
stored and accessed?
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Do
you know how to back up data using backup utilities or zip drives?
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Do
you know how to use and maintain an up-to-date anti-virus program to check
programs and files for viruses?
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Do
you know what to do if you think your computer is infected with a virus?
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Do
you know what computer practices put you at risk for virus infection?
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Can
you diagnose and correct common hardware/software problems using self-help
resources (manuals, online help, windows troubleshooter)?
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Can
you remove programs that are not used via the add/remove programs feature
and do you know how to install or upgrade an application?
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Do
you understand why temporary files are created and how to delete them?
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Do
you know how to add new hardware such as scanners, mouse, keyboards, monitors,
palm pilot, modem, etc?
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Do
you know how to perform basic system maintenance using system tools (eg,
scan disk, disk cleanup, disk defragmenter)?
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TOTAL
SCORE System Maintenance & Security Knowledge
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If you scored above 16 points on this section, you
probably have the skill level you need.
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If you scored between 10 and 15, you seem to have
a significant amount of familiarity but we suggest you continue to give
yourself opportunities to work with a computer and become even more familiar
with that particular aspect**.
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If you scored below 10, you need to get additional
training and/or practice**.
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