1. I would classify myself as:
A. someone who is a self-starter and internally motivated.
B. someone who needs occasional prodding to accomplish goals.
C. someone who works best when pushed by others.

2. I retain material best when:
A. I hear it (auditory learner).
B. I see it (visual learner).
C. I both hear it and see it.

3. When I am assigned tasks, I:
A. often get things done early.
B. get things done on time, but sometimes cut it close.
C. frequently postpone work until the last minute or sometimes I am late.

4. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment:
A. I like the instructions to be explained orally first and frequently find that I need clarification.
B. I can usually follow the directions on my own, but I like to be able to get help right away if I need it.
C. I can figure out the instructions on my own.

5. When taking classroom classes, I found that I learned most from
A. Listening to the instructor:
B. Talking with other students:
C. Reading the text:

6. I think my reading comprehension is:
A. Better than average
B. Average
C. Below average

7. If someone asked me to send an attachment via email, I would
A. Be able to do it easily.
B. Take some time, but I could do it.
C. Panic.

8. Right now, I use the Internet
A. Several times a week
B. Once or twice a week
C. Less than once per week

9. I have a computer:
A. readily available at home or at work
B. that I can get to, but cannot always use
C. that is not really available to me.

10. The computer I would use most often for my online classes is:
A. Two years old or new
B. Three or four years old
C. More than four years old

11. My main reason for taking this course online is:
A. The classroom courses are filled
B. I am too busy to get to campus
C. I prefer the flexibility of online learning

12. When considering registering for an online course:
A. I am eager to use this new technology as a learning tool.
B. I am somewhat apprehensive about this type of course.
C. I am nervous about taking a course outside the traditional classroom environment.

13. Considering my professional and personal schedules, the amount of time that I have to work on each distance education course I am planning to take is:
A. 8 hours a week
B. 6 hours a week
C. 4 hours a week