Digital Literacy Skills Self-Assessment
Name: _________________________ Date: ______________________________
Basic Computer Skills
Do you know … Never Sometimes Often Very Often All the time
how to turn on the computer 1 2 3 4 5
the parts of the computer 1 2 3 4 5
how to use the mouse to navigate 1 2 3 4 5
how to use the mouse to open documents 1 2 3 4 5
how to use the mouse to access menus 1 2 3 4 5
how to identify the cursor 1 2 3 4 5
identify the task bar 1 2 3 4 5
how to use the arrow keys 1 2 3 4 5
how to create a folder in the Documents
1 2 3 4 5
folder
how to save a file to a specific folder 1 2 3 4 5
how to use the start button to access
1 2 3 4 5
applications and folders
use the Start button to shut down 1 2 3 4 5
how to open an application and close it 1 2 3 4 5
how to use the buttons in the top right corner 1 2 3 4 5
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Word Processing Skills
Do you know … Never Sometimes Often Very Often All the time
how to open a word processing program 1 2 3 4 5
how to type in word processing program 1 2 3 4 5
how to use delete 1 2 3 4 5
identify the I-beam cursor 1 2 3 4 5
how to use backspace 1 2 3 4 5
how to save a document 1 2 3 4 5
how to print a document 1 2 3 4 5
how to use bold and underline 1 2 3 4 5
how to use cut and paste 1 2 3 4 5
how to change line spacing 1 2 3 4 5
how to insert page numbers 1 2 3 4 5
how to use grammar and spelling check 1 2 3 4 5
how to create a header and footer 1 2 3 4 5
how to insert pictures 1 2 3 4 5
how to create a table 1 2 3 4 5
how to insert word art 1 2 3 4 5
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Spreadsheet Skills
Do you know … Never Sometimes Often Very Often All the time
what a spreadsheet is 1 2 3 4 5
how to use a spreadsheet toolbar 1 2 3 4 5
how to create a spreadsheet 1 2 3 4 5
how to identify cells, columns and rows 1 2 3 4 5
how to identify active cells 1 2 3 4 5
how to adjust the width of a column 1 2 3 4 5
how to adjust the height of a row 1 2 3 4 5
how to insert a column or row 1 2 3 4 5
how to delete a column or row 1 2 3 4 5
how to save a spreadsheet 1 2 3 4 5
how to add a sheet to a spreadsheet 1 2 3 4 5
how to use the sum feature 1 2 3 4 5
how to sort the data 1 2 3 4 5
how to enter formulas in a spreadsheet 1 2 3 4 5
how to format a document in a spreadsheet 1 2 3 4 5
how to create a chart using a spreadsheet 1 2 3 4 5
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E-mail Skills
Do you know … Never Sometimes Often Very Often All the time
how to create an E-mail account 1 2 3 4 5
how to sign in to your E-mail account 1 2 3 4 5
the parts of an E-mail address 1 2 3 4 5
how to reply to an E-mail message 1 2 3 4 5
how to send an E-mail 1 2 3 4 5
how to print a message 1 2 3 4 5
how to send an attachment 1 2 3 4 5
how to open an attachment 1 2 3 4 5
how to save an attachment to a folder 1 2 3 4 5
Internet Skills
Do you know … Never Sometimes Often Very Often All the time
what a browser is 1 2 3 4 5
how to get to an Internet address 1 2 3 4 5
how to identify a hyperlink 1 2 3 4 5
how to move around a web page (scrolling
1 2 3 4 5
and going to other links)
how to use different search engines 1 2 3 4 5
how to move forwards and backwards from
1 2 3 4 5
Internet sites
how to download a file 1 2 3 4 5
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Use of Technology Self-Assessment
Name: _________________________ Date: ______________________________
Technology Usage
Technology that I use … Never Sometimes Often Very Often All the time
I use a cell phone 1 2 3 4 5
I use social media (eg. Facebook, Instagram,
1 2 3 4 5
Tik Tok, etc.)
I use Netflix to watch shows and movies 1 2 3 4 5
I use self checkouts at the grocery or
1 2 3 4 5
department store
I use a tablet 1 2 3 4 5
I use the internet to search things 1 2 3 4 5
I use Facetime to contact friends and family 1 2 3 4 5
I have purchased items online 1 2 3 4 5
I have taken an online course before 1 2 3 4 5
I use Zoom or Google Meet to arrange and
1 2 3 4 5
attend video calls
I use pay parking machines 1 2 3 4 5
I use self serve kiosks (eg. McDonalds, the
1 2 3 4 5
airport, etc.)
I use online booking systems to make
1 2 3 4 5
appointments (eg. the dentist, MTO, etc.)
I use online banking 1 2 3 4 5
I download apps to my computer or phone 1 2 3 4 5
I stream music 1 2 3 4 5
I know what QR codes are and use them 1 2 3 4 5
3. Match the Definition: Draw a line between the word(s) and the
meaning.
Websites that let users share information,
Printer pictures, and messages with other users
A worldwide network that lets users look
Mouse at websites from different places and
countries
Internet A program that hurts or makes bad
changes to your computer
Smartphone A file you can add to your email
A phone that also lets you take pictures,
Tablet send text messages, and go on the Internet
An input device that lets you click and
Virus highlight on the screen of your computer
The main screen of your computer
Social Media
An output device that lets you put on
paper what is on your computer screen
Attachment
An electronic device that lets you store
information, make documents, and go
Computer online
A flat, smaller, wireless computer with a
Desktop touch screen
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4. Write about Computers: Answer the question by following the
directions below.
What skills would you like to learn while taking this course? Why would
you like to know these skills?
Write your answer in the box. Please write 5 or more full sentences.
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5. Reading a Chart: Look at the Netflix cost chart and answer the
questions.
Netflix is a streaming program that allows you to watch movies and tv
shows online for a monthly fee.
The chart below shows the prices for Netflix Canada.
Look at the chart and answer the questions about it on the next page.
*Please answer questions in full sentences.
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1. What service would you order if you wanted Ultra HD?
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2. How many users (screens) can you have at the same time with the
Standard service?
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3. Which services offer unlimited movies and tv shows?
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4. How many months are free?
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5. What devices can you watch Netflix on?
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6. If you are new to Netflix, how much would it cost if you ordered the
Premium Service for 3 months?
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