Copyright Infringement and Plagiarism

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What is copyright infringement in the context of photography?

  1. Using someone else's photo without permission

  2. Altering someone else's photo without permission

  3. Selling someone else's photo without permission

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Copyright infringement occurs when someone uses, alters, or sells someone else's photo without permission.

What is plagiarism in the context of photography?

  1. Passing off someone else's photo as your own

  2. Using someone else's photo without giving credit

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Plagiarism occurs when someone passes off someone else's photo as their own or uses it without giving credit.

What are the potential consequences of copyright infringement and plagiarism?

  1. Legal action

  2. Loss of reputation

  3. Financial penalties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Copyright infringement and plagiarism can lead to legal action, loss of reputation, and financial penalties.

How can you avoid copyright infringement and plagiarism?

  1. Always ask permission before using someone else's photo

  2. Always give credit when using someone else's photo

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To avoid copyright infringement and plagiarism, always ask permission before using someone else's photo and always give credit when using someone else's photo.

What is the fair use doctrine?

  1. A legal defense that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission

  2. A legal defense that allows unlimited use of copyrighted material without permission

  3. A legal defense that allows limited use of copyrighted material with permission

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fair use doctrine is a legal defense that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.

What are the factors that courts consider when determining fair use?

  1. The purpose and character of the use

  2. The nature of the copyrighted work

  3. The amount and substantiality of the portion used

  4. The effect of the use on the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Courts consider all of the above factors when determining fair use.

What is the difference between copyright and trademark?

  1. Copyright protects original works of authorship, while trademark protects distinctive signs used in commerce

  2. Copyright protects original works of authorship, while trademark protects inventions

  3. Copyright protects original works of authorship, while trademark protects patents

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Copyright protects original works of authorship, such as photos, while trademark protects distinctive signs used in commerce, such as logos and brand names.

What is the difference between copyright and patent?

  1. Copyright protects original works of authorship, while patent protects inventions

  2. Copyright protects original works of authorship, while patent protects trademarks

  3. Copyright protects original works of authorship, while patent protects designs

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Copyright protects original works of authorship, such as photos, while patent protects inventions, such as new machines or processes.

What is the difference between copyright and design?

  1. Copyright protects original works of authorship, while design protects the appearance of a product

  2. Copyright protects original works of authorship, while design protects the functionality of a product

  3. Copyright protects original works of authorship, while design protects the manufacturing process of a product

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Copyright protects original works of authorship, such as photos, while design protects the appearance of a product, such as the shape or color of a chair.

What is the term of copyright protection for a photograph?

  1. The life of the author plus 70 years

  2. 100 years from the date of publication

  3. 50 years from the date of creation

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the United States, the term of copyright protection for a photograph is the life of the author plus 70 years.

What is the term of copyright protection for a work of art?

  1. The life of the author plus 70 years

  2. 100 years from the date of publication

  3. 50 years from the date of creation

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the United States, the term of copyright protection for a work of art is the life of the author plus 70 years.

What is the term of copyright protection for a sound recording?

  1. The life of the author plus 70 years

  2. 100 years from the date of publication

  3. 50 years from the date of creation

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the United States, the term of copyright protection for a sound recording is 50 years from the date of creation.

What is the term of copyright protection for a motion picture?

  1. The life of the author plus 70 years

  2. 100 years from the date of publication

  3. 50 years from the date of creation

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the United States, the term of copyright protection for a motion picture is the life of the author plus 70 years.

What is the term of copyright protection for an architectural work?

  1. The life of the author plus 70 years

  2. 100 years from the date of publication

  3. 50 years from the date of creation

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the United States, the term of copyright protection for an architectural work is the life of the author plus 70 years.

What is the term of copyright protection for a computer program?

  1. The life of the author plus 70 years

  2. 100 years from the date of publication

  3. 50 years from the date of creation

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the United States, the term of copyright protection for a computer program is the life of the author plus 70 years.

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