Academics - Distance Education
Online Readiness Quiz
Do you have the skills needed to be successful taking classes online? Online students need to be self-directed, have good time-management skills, and work well with limited supervision. If you are uncertain about your ability to complete an online course, take the following quiz to identify skills you might want to enhance.
If you answer "No" to any of these questions, you should enhance your skills in those areas before enrolling in any type of online program. For assistance on how to update your skills, please contact Huntington Junior College at 304-697-7550 or 800-344-4522.
| I use a computer every day. | Yes No |
| If I have a problem with my computer, I can get it fixed within 24 hours. | Yes No |
| I have technical support that I can call for help with computer questions. | Yes No |
| I know how to print a document from my word processing software and the internet. | Yes No |
| I use an internet e-mail program every day. | Yes No |
| I have attached a document and sent it through e-mail. | Yes No |
| I know how to download software from the Internet such as Windows Media or Adobe Acrobat. | Yes No |
| I know how to upload a file to a server such as YouTube or a classroom environment. | Yes No |
| I have used software such as Windows Media to view streaming images. | Yes No |
| I know how to use a search engine (e.g. Yahoo or Google) to find information on the Internet. | Yes No |
| I know how to navigate through a website using provided links. | Yes No |
| I am comfortable contacting my fellow classmates and instructors through electronic formats only. | Yes No |
| I am self-motivated and work well with out any supervision. | Yes No |
| I am able to meet deadlines. | Yes No |
| I am able to manage my time effectively and prioritize activities. | Yes No |
| I am willing to spend 10 to 20 hours per week on the online courses. | Yes No |
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