Sandhills Community College Distance Learning
Distance Learning Pre-test
Evaluate your chances for success in Distance Education. Select an answer for each question below; then click the "Score Test" button.
Study Skill or Perception Rate your skills:
0 = never true, 5 = always true
1: I own or have access to a VCR or DVD player for viewing instructional material where required. 0 5
2: I can send and receive E-mail messages, search the Internet, and write with a word processing program, and I look forward to acquiring new skills in these areas. 0 5
3: I have access to the computer and software to take a distance education course, and my computer is connected to the Internet. 0 5
4: I know how to browse the Internet with either Netscape or Internet Explorer. 0 5
5: I know how to send and receive E-mail, reply to E-mail messages, and use the operating system of my computer to download and save files. I can also manage my email message box if I have a limit on the number of messages I can save. 0 5
6: I am a self-motivated learner. I can work on my own and can create and follow a schedule without face-to-face meeting with an instructor or fellow students. 0 5
7: My writing skills are adequate to complete the course I wish to take. 0 5
8: I am able to keep up with my class assignments. I do not procrastinate. 0 5
9: I am able to comprehend what I read, including textbooks, study-guides, course syllabus, and other supplementary materials. 0 5
10: I know how to prepare for exams. I understand the difference between an objective test and an essay exam. 0 5
11: If required, I am able to come to the college campus to take an exam or perform lab exercises as long as I know the dates and times in advance. 0 5
12: I understand that a distance learning course requires at least as much time as a classroom course. 0 5
  • Please enter your first name below.
  • Then click the "Score Test" button.
    Your First Name:    
    • (You MUST answer ALL questions.)