CHAPTER 4 :

Crowdsourcing Platform
Part 1

Suggested Answers:
1. The FOUR types of crowdsourcing platforms are:
• Micro tasks
• Digital tasks
• Non-digital tasks
• Passive tasks
 Suggested Answers:
1. The FIVE basic requirements to be a digital worker
are:
• Mobile phone
• English language
• E-mail
• Internet connectivity
• Basic knowledge of ICT

2. The TWO tips for creating an e-mail account are:

 Use a professional email account to show level
of professionalism.
 You might have several email accounts
before. Make sure you remember the
passwords usedfor the email accounts.
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1. Digital platform with some specific skills are as
below:
Office Management – upwork
Freelancer
Freelance writing gigs
Peopleperhour
Linkedin Profinder
Guru
Afterfive
Art&design -
upwork
Freelancer
Shutterstock
99design
Peopleperhour
Linkedin Profinder
Guru
Afterfive
DesignContest
Designhill
designcrowd
Suggested Answers:
1. There is no qualification required to start a bid and work for
a project or contest. However, workers can choose to take
Skills Tests to make themselves more outstanding than other
workers. There are hundreds of Skills tests available ranging
from Websites and IT applications to Writings, Business, and
Accounting.

2. Skill tests are a very good way for you to showcase your
skills without a proven track record. Some jobs/ projects
require skill assessment (basic). Hands-on skill test to
complete profile. Employers review your skills when awarding
projects and having skills tests will increase your chances of
getting awarded.

3. The possible chargers are :

i. Subscription Fee
ii. Specific Software or application
iii. Skill Upgrade
iv. Service Charge
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1. The types of work offered in the Upwork platform are:
• App and software development
• Engineering and data science
• Creative services such as graphic design and writing
• Business and administrative

2. There are TWO types of Upwork contract which are:

i. Fixed-price
• You are paid a fixed amount for a project deliverable, or a set of
deliverables.
• Ideal when the work is more clearly defined.
• Examples of projects: Web Design and Mobile App Development.

ii. Hourly
• You are paid by the hour, making this a preferred option when
your project requires flexibility.
• Examples of projects: Customer Service and Technical Support.