Online Testing Policies

Providers are required to comply with the following regulations while taking oDesk Skills Tests:

1. Any attempt to take the tests on behalf of someone else is prohibited.

2. You are not allowed to obtain improper access to the test or any part of the test prior to your taking the test (by observing someone else take the test, discussing questions/answers with someone else who took the test, etc.)

3. It is expressly prohibited to disclose, publish, reproduce, or transmit any part of the oDesk Skills Tests, in any form, by any means, visual, verbal, or written, for any purpose without the express written permission from oDesk.

4. The tests are meant to be taken by a single individual only. Do not collaborate with other test-takers or refer to their screens, testing materials, or written notes while taking the test. Do not copy questions and or answers or share them with other test-takers. Taking ScreenSnaps during any test is strictly prohibited.

All oDesk providers must pass the oDesk Readiness Test. You cannot apply to job openings unless you are oDesk Ready. This open book test is designed as a tutorial to help familiarize users with oDesk policies and practices. (effective June 4, 2008)

Please report any violations to oDesk by submitting a help ticket. Upon receiving any report, oDesk will investigate further and take appropriate steps.