Upwork Readiness Test Answers 2022

Question 1: How do you earn and maintain a good job success score?



You have 3 distinct clients in a 24-month period

You have good outcomes with your clients- protip: exceed their expectations for an awesome job success score

All of the above

 

Question 2: Which of the following describes your responsiveness score?

Your responsiveness score is based on how quickly you accept or decline client's invitations to jobs

Your responsiveness score appears on your profile for clients to see

Your responsiveness score will not be impacted negatively if you mark yourself as unavailable

All of the above


Question 3: Which questions do the most successful freelancers have in mind when selecting the right jobs for them? 


Do I have the needed skills for the job?

Do I have time to complete the job in the client's timeframe?

Is the job description well thought out and descriptive of the role?

All of the above


Question 4: What is the safest way to communicate with your clients? 


Upwork messages: it provides chat, voice and video capabilities. It also provides a record of your communication and helps to protect you in case of disputes

Other forms of communication: Skype, Email, Google hangout



Question 5: When is it ok to be paid outside the Upwork platform? 


To satisfy the client

Almost never. Getting paid off platform violates Upwork's terms of service and exposes you to risk of not being paid. Generally, you should be paid through Upwork; to legally take work off the platform, you and the client must wait 24 months or pay an opt-out fee



Question 6: How does Upwork's payment protection for fixed*price projects work (using escrow)? 


The client deposits(pre-funds) a mile stone payment into escrow before you begin working. Upon receiving and approving the work, the client releases the payment to you

You proactively begin working before the client has created and funded a milestone



Question 7: What are tips for submitting a proposal? (select all that apply)


Note: There may be more than one right answer

Write a personal and professional greeting

Describe your relevant experience in key areas listed in the job post- demonstrate you have read it

Outline how you would approach and complete the job

Respond to any screening questions listed in the job post

Copy and paste your proposal to submit as many proposals as possible in a short time

 

Question 8: As a freelancer, what do you need to qualify for Upwork's payment protection for hourly jobs? 

 

An hourly contract

Client with a verified billing method

An account in good standing

To log your hours with the Upwork desktop app

To annotate your work Dairy with memos or activity labels that adequately describes the activity performed

To stay within the Contract's weekly limits

All of the above



Question 9: What are the key elements to include in your profile?

A specific overview that includes your skills and type of work you can accomplish for clients

A professional profile photo where you wear business casual attire, with a friendly expression, and a plain background

An accurate title that reflects your job experience and the work that you are looking for

Evidence of past success in targeted skills (e.g skill tests, certifications, portfolio, pieces, education, work experience)

All of the above


Question 10: What items should a reputable client never ask you to do? 


Buy items on behalf of the client and get reimbursed later

Work for free

Provide personal information (e.g bank account, driver's licence, passport)

Click on a link that asks you to enter your login information

Pay to submit a job proposal

All of the above