Are you a technophobe?
A Geek loves technology and computers - technophobes hate them. To find your techno-hate level, see which of the statements here you agree or disagree with.
1. You have a mobile phone. a. I don't need one. b. Yes, but I hardly use it. c. Its 3G with VOIP and satnav
2. You know how to set a VCR. a. What is a VCR? b. No, my five year old child does it for me. c. I use time lapse recording to DVD. (a VCR is a TV video recorder)
3. You have brought a new television recently. a. Mine is still black and white only. b. I should, the new ones are so attractive. c. HDTV flat screen. It's state of the art.
1. You use your computer regularly. a. What's wrong with books? b. Well, when I have to. c. I live on it!
2. You can change a graphics card. a. I'm not even sure how to turn on my monitor. b. If I have instructions. c. Change it? I can reprogram it as well.
3. You want a computer peripheral for your birthday. a. I would need a computer first. b. Well, it would be nice c. Why? I've got them all.
1. The internet helps people to communicate. a. I prefer face-to-face meetings. b. Well, e-mail is very useful. c. I have never met my best friends in person
2. The internet has improved the world. a. Like we need more porn and viruses? b. It has advantages and disadvantages, I think. c. I can't imagine the world before the net.
3. Children should be taught net skills at school. a. They should get a proper education instead. b. That would be a good idea. c. They should learn net skills soon after birth