Strong (I use computers every day).

Average (I use computers when I need to)

Weak (I have never used a computer before or very little).

Strong (I use the Internet a lot).

Average (I use the Internet occasionally)

Weak (I have never used the Internet before or have used it very little).

I look forward to exploring and learning new skills.

I feel apprehensive, but try it anyway.

I put it off or try to avoid it.

In my home.

At school or at work.

At another location.

Rarely helpful to me.

Sometimes helpful to me.

Almost always helpful to me.

Not particularly important to me.

Somewhat important to me.

Very important to me.

Word-processed communication, including e-mail.

Handwritten communication and U.S. mail.

Oral, verbal communication

Figuring out the instructions for myself.

Trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help as needed.

Having the instructions explained to me.

More than 8 hours a week.

4 to 8 hours a week.

Less than 4 hours a week.

Independently seek solutions to problems as they arise.

Wait for instructions or assistance before tackling a problem.

Am easily frustrated and tend to give up when confronting difficulties.

Often gets things done ahead of time.

Needs reminding to get things done on time.

Puts things off until the last minute.

I am comfortable approaching the instructor to ask for clarification.

I am uncomfortable approaching the instructor, but do it anyway.

I don't approach an instructor to admit I don't understand.

High: I needed it immediately for a degree, job or other important reason.

Moderate: I could have taken it later or substituted another course.

Low: It's a personal interest that could have been postponed.

Within a few weeks, so I can review what I did.

Within a few days, or I forget what I did.

Right away, or I get frustrated.

Good: I usually understand the material without help.

Average: I sometimes need help to understand the material.

Slower than average