oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Staffing Managers (2014)

Question – 1: A good profile includes which of the following?

a. Your full name, title and photo.

b. An overview that lets potential clients know what you can do for them.

c. A few completed skill tests to demonstrate your expertise.

d. Well-written text that has a positive tone, is grammatically correct, and is spelled properly.

e. All of the above

Ans: e

Question – 2: Before you apply for a job, what question should you ask yourself?

a. Do I have the right skills and experience for this job?

b. Do I have the tie available to complete this job?

c. Do I think the offered rate is acceptable?

d. All of the above

Ans: d

Question – 3: oDesk charges clients 10% of what they pay on your contract.

a. True
b. False

Ans: a

Question – 4: What do you need to be successful on oDesk?

HINT: Everything you need to know is in the contractor Manual!

a. A fast, reliable internet connection and an up-to-date internet browser

b. A work-only email account and a free skype account

c. A basic understanding of the English language.

d. A ready-to-work attitude, a strong set of skills and an entrepreneurial spirit.

e. All of the above

Ans: e

Question – 5: what is one smart way to prove you’re right for the job?

a. Offer to work for free

b. Ignore the client’s invitation to interview

c. Offer to do a short, paid “test project” to show you have the necessary skills.

d. Send a cut and paste cover letter full of spelling errors.

e. Beg them to hire you because you really need the money.


Ans: c

Question – 6: What is the secret to being a highly successful freelancer on oDesk?

a. Communicate early, communicate often

b. Provide honest and realistic project updates.

c. Respond quickly and hit deadlines.

d. Listen to your client’s concerns and have a positive attitude.

e. All of the above

Ans: e

Question – 7: What kind of profile image works best for attracting clients?

a. A picture of me smiling, because it’s considered more trustworthy and pleasant

b. An illustrated image of my favorite animal.

c. A picture of me wearing a baseball hat and dark sunglasses.

d. My company’s logo

Ans: a

Question – 8: Which of the following is TRUE about fixed-price jobs?

a. Fixed-price jobs are not covered by the oDesk Guarantee

b. Payment is at the client’s discretion.

c. Fixed-price jobs are generally smaller and are paid upon completion.

d. Terms of the job are agreed upon before work begins.

e. All of the above.

Ans: e

Question – 9: Which of the following is TRUE about hourly jobs?

a. The client is billed only for hours worked

b. Work time is logged through oDesk Team App.

c. Your time is covered by the oDesk Guarantee that an hour worked is an hour paid.

d. All of above

Ans: d

Question – 10: Which statement about the Team App is False?

a. The Team App lets you track your time for hourly jobs.

b. The Team App takes work-in-progress snapshots at random times in 10-minutes intervals.

c. The Team App must be used for fixed-price contracts.

d. The Team App records the total numbers of keystrokes and muse clicks.

Ans: c

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