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Copyright and Social Media: Protecting Your Photography

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What is copyright?

  1. A legal right that protects the original works of authors, artists, and composers.

  2. A type of insurance that protects your camera and equipment.

  3. A license that allows you to use someone else's work.

  4. A fee that you pay to use someone else's work.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Copyright is a legal right that protects the original works of authors, artists, and composers. It gives the creator of a work the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, and adapt their work.

What types of works are protected by copyright?

  1. Literary works, such as books, articles, and poems.

  2. Musical works, such as songs and compositions.

  3. Dramatic works, such as plays and screenplays.

  4. Artistic works, such as paintings, sculptures, and photographs.

  5. All of the above.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Copyright protects all original works of authorship, including literary works, musical works, dramatic works, artistic works, and more.

When does copyright protection begin?

  1. When the work is created.

  2. When the work is published.

  3. When the work is registered with the Copyright Office.

  4. When the work is sold.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Copyright protection begins as soon as a work is created. It does not need to be published, registered, or sold.

How long does copyright protection last?

  1. For the life of the author plus 50 years.

  2. For 70 years after the author's death.

  3. For 95 years after the author's death.

  4. For 120 years after the author's death.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

In the United States, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years. For works created after January 1, 1978, the copyright term is 70 years after the death of the author.

What are the rights of a copyright holder?

  1. The right to reproduce the work.

  2. The right to distribute the work.

  3. The right to adapt the work.

  4. The right to display the work.

  5. All of the above.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

A copyright holder has the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, adapt, and display their work.

What is fair use?

  1. A doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder.

  2. A type of copyright infringement.

  3. A defense to copyright infringement.

  4. A way to get permission to use copyrighted material.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fair use is a doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. It is a defense to copyright infringement.

What are the factors that courts consider when determining whether a use is 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 the copyrighted work.

  5. All of the above.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Courts consider all of the following factors when determining whether a use is fair use: the purpose and character of the use, the nature of the copyrighted work, the amount and substantiality of the portion used, and the effect of the use on the potential market for the copyrighted work.

What is the best way to protect your copyright?

  1. Register your work with the Copyright Office.

  2. Put a copyright notice on your work.

  3. Keep a record of your creative process.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best way to protect your copyright is to register your work with the Copyright Office, put a copyright notice on your work, and keep a record of your creative process.

What should you do if you believe your copyright has been infringed?

  1. Contact the infringer and ask them to stop.

  2. File a complaint with the Copyright Office.

  3. Sue the infringer in court.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If you believe your copyright has been infringed, you can contact the infringer and ask them to stop, file a complaint with the Copyright Office, or sue the infringer in court.

What are some of the consequences of copyright infringement?

  1. The infringer may be ordered to pay damages to the copyright holder.

  2. The infringer may be ordered to stop infringing the copyright.

  3. The infringer may be criminally prosecuted.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The consequences of copyright infringement can include the infringer being ordered to pay damages to the copyright holder, the infringer being ordered to stop infringing the copyright, and the infringer being criminally prosecuted.

What is the best way to avoid copyright infringement?

  1. Get permission from the copyright holder before using their work.

  2. Use only works that are in the public domain.

  3. Use works that are covered by a fair use exception.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best way to avoid copyright infringement is to get permission from the copyright holder before using their work, use only works that are in the public domain, and use works that are covered by a fair use exception.

What are some of the things you can do to protect your copyright on social media?

  1. Use a copyright notice on your photos.

  2. Register your photos with the Copyright Office.

  3. Use a watermark on your photos.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

You can protect your copyright on social media by using a copyright notice on your photos, registering your photos with the Copyright Office, and using a watermark on your photos.

What should you do if you see someone using your photos without your permission on social media?

  1. Contact the person and ask them to remove the photos.

  2. Report the infringement to the social media platform.

  3. File a complaint with the Copyright Office.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If you see someone using your photos without your permission on social media, you can contact the person and ask them to remove the photos, report the infringement to the social media platform, and file a complaint with the Copyright Office.

What are some of the benefits of using a copyright notice on your photos?

  1. It puts others on notice that your photos are protected by copyright.

  2. It makes it easier to prove that you are the owner of the photos.

  3. It can help you to deter copyright infringement.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Using a copyright notice on your photos can put others on notice that your photos are protected by copyright, make it easier to prove that you are the owner of the photos, and help you to deter copyright infringement.

What are some of the benefits of registering your photos with the Copyright Office?

  1. It creates a public record of your copyright.

  2. It makes it easier to prove that you are the owner of the photos.

  3. It can help you to deter copyright infringement.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Registering your photos with the Copyright Office can create a public record of your copyright, make it easier to prove that you are the owner of the photos, and help you to deter copyright infringement.

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