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Table 5 Descriptive statistics of the computer familiarity questionnaire

From: Comparison of test performance on paper-based testing (PBT) and computer-based testing (CBT) by English-majored undergraduate students in China

Question

M

SD

1

How often do you use a computer?

4.22

1.01

2a

How often do you use a computer for entertainment?

3.35

1.14

2b

How often do you use a computer for studying?

3.98

.68

3

How comfortable are you when using a computer in general?

4.13

.78

4

How do you feel about using the keyboard (typing)?

4.07

.83

5

How comfortable are you when using a computer to read an article?

4.15

.94

6

Taking exams on the computer is an inevitable trend.

3.67

.79

7

My computer skill is enough to take CB language tests.

3.76

.74

8

I think taking exams on a computer is interesting.

3.72

0.78

9

When I am working with the computer, I always forget about the time.

4.07

1.02

10

Compared to other students, I rate my familiarity with a computer at...

4.22

1.01