Employee Training: Writer Cumulative Review
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Welcome, we hope you have found the Employee training material helpful. During this time, we ask that you have completed going through all of the literature, including the Orientation, Employee Handbook, and Standard Operation Contract. We will be assessing your understanding of the material to. . .
1. Certify you have read and understood all important documents
2. Determine which areas you need further assistance in, and then provide this assistance You will not be fired or reprimanded for receiving a bad score, but all incorrect answers will be discussed by your manager as to assure understanding of all important information. Read moreAt the end of the exam, elaborations will be provided to help you understand any tricky questions you may have answered incorrectly.
When ready to begin the assessment, proceed and good luck!
Enter your name and Employee ID exactly as given to certify your identity.
- 1.
PowerPen Content Solutions provides which valuable service?
- A.
Active Marketing
- B.
Web Design
- C.
Written Content
- D.
Telecommunication
Correct Answer
C. Written ContentExplanation
PowerPen Content Solutions currently only supplies clients with textual products for use in any context.Rate this question:
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- 2.
We offer clients ebooks, articles, or any other type of written word product.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
PowerPen Content Solution will provide any written word solution necessary.Rate this question:
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- 3.
PowerPen requires all writers to accept a contract. This contract...
- A.
Expires within 5 weeks
- B.
Expires within 5 months
- C.
Expires at employer's choice
- D.
Expires at any time either party opts out
Correct Answer
D. Expires at any time either party opts outExplanation
Either party may end the contract for whatever reason they see fit.Rate this question:
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- 4.
All tasks are processed and summarized on a document sent to writers. The name of this document is....
- A.
Assignment Prompt Form
- B.
Task ID
- C.
Form A
- D.
Employee Prompt
Correct Answer
C. Form AExplanation
The correct answer is "Form A" because it is stated in the question that all tasks are processed and summarized on a document sent to writers, and the name of this document is "Form A".Rate this question:
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- 5.
All work must pass Copyscape to qualify for payment.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
CopyScape checks for any sort of documental plagiarism. We cannot accept plagiarized word. Plagiarized work includes any text that shares directly the same language of another piece.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Work is paid by the hour at PowerPen Content Solutions.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
While the oDesk team software is utilized, work is paid by product rather than by hour.Rate this question:
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- 7.
All writers must login to each task within 1 day of assignment to claim it, once a day to keep it, and ultimately log all time worked via the oDesk Team Software.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
YES- writers must clock at least 10 minutes a day on any projects they have unless they apply for a vacation day. They must also clock into a task one day after receiving it to claim it. All work done on a project should be clocked-in to the system.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Work is submitted when completed by...
- A.
Emailing the .doc to the manager
- B.
Emailing the .doc to the client
- C.
Submitting the file through the Task Submission Portal
- D.
Uploading into company DropBox
Correct Answer
C. Submitting the file through the Task Submission PortalExplanation
Employees MUST use the Task Submission portal to send each work directly to administrative and distributive folders. It's simple, just click the link in the Handbook and upload the file. That's all there is to it.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Generally 5 days after the submission of work, writers will receive a _______ ___, which details work evaluation, CopyScape results, and discloses the total payment due to employee for the particular order.
Correct Answer
Form B
form b
Form b
form B
FORM BExplanation
After submitting their work, writers can expect to receive a document called "Form B" which provides a detailed evaluation of their work, including the results from CopyScape, and discloses the total payment due to the employee for that specific order.Rate this question:
- 10.
A task may be extended or work otherwise blatantly denied if....
- A.
The submission is incomplete
- B.
The submission is good
- C.
The submission is unoriginal
- D.
The submission fails client review
- E.
The submission necessitates revision
- F.
The submission is on time
- G.
The submission is excessively late (3 or more days)
Correct Answer(s)
A. The submission is incomplete
C. The submission is unoriginal
D. The submission fails client review
E. The submission necessitates revision
G. The submission is excessively late (3 or more days)Explanation
The task may be extended or work otherwise blatantly denied if the submission is incomplete, unoriginal, fails client review, necessitates revision, or is excessively late (3 or more days).Rate this question:
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- 11.
Accepted work receives a base price + bonus - late fees....
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that accepted work is rewarded with a base price, which indicates a fixed amount of payment. Additionally, there is a bonus included, which implies an additional amount of payment for exceptional work or meeting certain criteria. On the other hand, late fees are mentioned, indicating that there may be penalties or deductions for work that is submitted after a specified deadline. Therefore, the statement is true as it describes the payment structure for accepted work.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Employees are paid...
- A.
Weekly for work by the hour
- B.
Bi-weekly for products submitted in preceding period of time
- C.
Immediately upon printing of Form B
- D.
Monthly
Correct Answer
B. Bi-weekly for products submitted in preceding period of timeExplanation
Every Form B of each writer is saved and each payment is processed bi-weekly. Using the Task Log, it is very easy to track the progress of each task and when it will be paid.Rate this question:
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- 13.
You may utilize the special request form to...
- A.
Cancel an order
- B.
Apply for deadline extension
- C.
Submit an order
- D.
Request vacation time
- E.
Request a payment
Correct Answer(s)
A. Cancel an order
B. Apply for deadline extension
D. Request vacation timeExplanation
The Special Request form has various uses, however, it may not be used for submission or payment requests. Submissions must be sent through the Task Submission Portal and payments are sent bi-weekly for all accepted work.Rate this question:
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- 14.
You must log at least ___ minutes daily on each task you receive.
Correct Answer(s)
ten
10Explanation
To confirm you are actually completing each task, you MUST log at least ten minutes daily on each assignment you have.Rate this question:
- 15.
To claim an assignment, you must clock into it within 24 hours of it being delivered.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
To confirm you have received and plan to complete an assignment, you must clock into it within 24 hours of it being delivered. This will prevent management from reassigning it. WE MUST know that each order is being filled ASAP.Rate this question:
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- 16.
All writers must download the oDesk Team Software and clock in all time spent working on PowerPen assignments.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
We must be able to confirm that articles are being worked on to validate your pledge to complete it.Rate this question:
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- 17.
To select an assignment, you must go to the Status menu and then click "_____"
Correct Answer
Memo
memoExplanation
Further details on how to use the software are included in the Employee Handbook. Simply select "Status > Memo" and then clock into the assignment by choosing the proper Task Code as it matches the ID on the respective Form A.Rate this question:
- 18.
Which font is appropriate for Rich Text word processor submissions?
- A.
Arial
- B.
Times New Roman
- C.
Century Gothic
- D.
Any
Correct Answer
B. Times New RomanExplanation
Times New Roman is the appropriate font for Rich Text word processor submissions because it is a widely recognized and commonly used font in professional and academic settings. It is a serif font that is easy to read and has a classic and formal appearance. Using Times New Roman ensures that the document looks professional and is easy to read for the intended audience.Rate this question:
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- 19.
In Rich Text Word Processor submissions, each article or individual unit should have a distinct page if possible, and if not, begin on a fresh page.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Further formatting details available in the Employee Handbook.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Bonus payments are determined by work quality and late fees by date on which submitted.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Bonus payments determined by client and/or editorial review of work. There is an 8% (oer day) late fee applied to all submissions that are late. This fee is simply taken from the payment.Rate this question:
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- 21.
If you cannot complete a particular assignment, you should...
- A.
Tell your manager
- B.
Complete the Special Request Form
- C.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. All of the aboveExplanation
Cancel and/or apply for deadline extension AND explain to your staff manager the problem. It's always good to come off as a reliable and informative employee.Rate this question:
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- 22.
On work spanning more than 4 days, deadline extension applications must be sent ___ days before the deadline.
Correct Answer
3
threeExplanation
If you're working on a weekly assignment or one that otherwise spans 4 or more days, you must cancel it at least 3 days before deadline to avoid reprimand.Rate this question:
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For work that spans less than 4 days, applications for a deadline extension must take place ____ hours before deadline.
Correct Answer
24Explanation
If a work does not span 4 days, you must apply for deadline or cancel it at least 24 hours before deadline to avoid reprimand.Rate this question:
- 24.
Please list whatever areas you still feel are troubling you. If you are uncertain how something works, explain it here. Your manager will explain anything you need help with personally.
- 25.
Employee Pledge: Select "I Agree" to enact contract I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE terms listed in the Orientation movie, Employee Handbook, and legally binding Standard Operation Contract.
- A.
I Agree
- B.
I Disagree
Correct Answer
A. I AgreeExplanation
ALL WRITER EMPLOYEES MUST select agree to Standard Operation Contract and other Employee Policy to be eligible for a paying position at PowerPen Content Solutions.Rate this question:
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