Instructions:
For each statement‚ decide whether you disagree or agree with the statement using the following 5 point scale ranging from strongly disagree to strongly agree. In the box to the right of each statement‚ fill in the number on the 5 point scale that best describes your level of disagreement or agreement.
Strongly Strongly
Disagree Agree
1 2 3 4 5
1. |
I feel insecure about my ability to interpret a computer printout. |
2.* |
I look forward to using a computer in my job. |
3. |
I do not think I would be able to learn a computer programming language. |
4.* |
The challenge of learning about computers is exciting. |
5.* |
I am confident that I can learn computer skills. |
6.* |
Anyone can learn to use a computer if they are patient and motivated. |
7.* |
Learning to operate computers is like learning any new skill – the more you practice‚ the better you become. |
8. |
I am afraid that if I begin to use computers I will become dependent upon them and lose some of my reasoning skills. |
9.* |
I am sure that with time and practice I will be as comfortable working with computers as I am in working with a typewriter. |
10.* |
I feel that I will be able to keep up with the advances happening in the computer field. |
11. |
I dislike working with machines that are smarter than I am. |
12. |
I feel apprehensive about using computers. |
13. |
I have difficulty in understanding the technical aspects of computers. |
14. |
It scares me to think that I could cause the computer to destroy a large amount of data by hitting the wrong key. |
15. |
I hesitate to use a computer for fear of making mistakes that I cannot correct. |
16. |
You have to be a genius to understand all the special keys contained on most computer terminals. |
17.* |
If given the opportunity‚ I would like to learn about and use computers. |
18. |
I have avoided computers because they are unfamiliar and somewhat intimidating to me. |
19.* |
I feel computers are necessary tools in both educational and work settings. |
Note: * indicates items that are reverse-scored. Higher scores indicate higher levels of computer anxiety.
This test may be used for research purposes with proper citation to the authors.
References
Heinssen‚ R.K.‚ Glass‚ C.R.‚ & Knight‚ L.A. (1987). Assessing computer anxiety: Development and validation of the Computer Anxiety Rating Scale. Computers in Human Behavior‚ 3‚ 49-59.