Welcome to the Electronic Age How experienced are you at using electronic communication? Answer the following questions with the appropriate number and find out. 5 - Strongly Agree 4 - Agree 3 - Don't Know 2 - Disagree 1- Strongly Disagree 1. At this moment, I am comfortable using computers. 1 2 3 4 5 2. At this moment, I am proficient in using email. 1 2 3 4 5 3. At this moment, I know how to surf the 'Net. 1 2 3 4 5 4. At this moment, I know how to use the World Wide Web. 1 2 3 4 5 5. At this moment, I am familiar with Gopher (Not Julie's friend from the Love Boat). 1 2 3 4 5 6. At this moment, I often send email messages to friends at other colleges. 1 2 3 4 5 7. At this moment, I am familiar with etiquette rules on the Internet. 1 2 3 4 5 8. At this moment, I can use a chat room to communicate with friends. 1 2 3 4 5 9. At this moment, I can research information for papers and projects on the Internet. 1 2 3 4 5 10. At this moment, I know hoe to locate financial information on the Internet. 1 2 3 4 5 SCORING: Add up your scores from all ten questions and rate yourself using the following scale: 41 to 50 Points: You have had formal instruction; have practiced many hours and used the 'Net for entertainment, email, research and shopping. 31 to 40 Points: You have worked on the "Net" enough that you feel comfortable surfing and looking for many kinds of data. 21 to 30 Points: You had some formal instruction, know how to send email and are beginning to understand the language. 11 to 20 Points: You have used the Internet a few times on your own, but you don't feel very confident and would like to know more. 0 to 10 Points: You do not have a lot of experience on the 'Net and may experience some anxiety and frustration at first. QUIZ FROM: Montgomery, Moody and Sherfield, Cornerstones for Navigating the Internet. Needham Heights, Massachusetts: Allyn & Bacon, 1997. Poll | Goal Setting | Quiz | Experts Say | Links