Computer Anxiety Rating Scale – CARS

I feel insecure about my ability to interpret a computer printout.

I look forward to using a computer in my job.

I do not think I would be able to learn a computer programming language.

The challenge of learning about computers is exciting.

I am confident that I can learn computer skills.

Anyone can learn to use a computer if they are patient and motivated.

Learning to operate computers is like learning any new skill - the more you practice, the better you become.

I am afraid that if I begin to use computers I will become dependent upon them and lose some of my reasoning skills.

I am sure that with time and practice I will be as comfortable working with computers as I am in working with a typewriter.

I feel that I will be able to keep up with the advances happening in the computer field.

I dislike working with machines that are smarter than I am.

I feel apprehensive about using computers.

I have difficulty in understanding the technical aspects of computers.

It scares me to think that I could cause the computer to destroy a large amount of data by hitting the wrong key.

I hesitate to use a computer for fear of making mistakes that I cannot correct.

You have to be a genius to understand all the special keys contained on most computer terminals.

If given the opportunity, I would like to learn about and use computers.

I have avoided computers because they are unfamiliar and somewhat intimidating to me.

I feel computers are necessary tools in both educational and work settings.