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Music and Consumer Protection Law

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What is the purpose of the Music Modernization Act (MMA)?

  1. To update copyright law for the digital age

  2. To create a new royalty system for streaming services

  3. To protect the rights of music creators

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The MMA was enacted in 2018 to address the challenges of the digital age and to create a more equitable and efficient copyright system for music creators.

What is the difference between a mechanical license and a synchronization license?

  1. A mechanical license allows you to reproduce a song on a physical medium, while a synchronization license allows you to use a song in a film or television program.

  2. A mechanical license allows you to distribute a song digitally, while a synchronization license allows you to use a song in a commercial.

  3. A mechanical license allows you to perform a song live, while a synchronization license allows you to record a song.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A mechanical license is required when you want to reproduce a song on a physical medium, such as a CD or vinyl record. A synchronization license is required when you want to use a song in a film, television program, or other audiovisual work.

What is the role of the Copyright Office in music copyright?

  1. To register copyrights for musical works

  2. To issue mechanical licenses

  3. To collect and distribute royalties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Copyright Office is responsible for registering copyrights for musical works, issuing mechanical licenses, and collecting and distributing royalties.

What is the difference between a copyright and a trademark?

  1. A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a trademark protects the idea itself.

  2. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a trademark protects the brand or logo of a company.

  3. A copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years, while a trademark lasts for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a trademark protects the idea itself. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a trademark protects the brand or logo of a company. A copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years, while a trademark lasts for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely.

What is the purpose of the Lanham Act?

  1. To protect trademarks and service marks

  2. To prevent unfair competition

  3. To protect consumers from false advertising

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lanham Act is a federal law that protects trademarks and service marks, prevents unfair competition, and protects consumers from false advertising.

What is the difference between a trademark and a trade dress?

  1. A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that identifies a particular product or service, while a trade dress is the overall appearance of a product or service.

  2. A trademark is protected by federal law, while a trade dress is protected by state law.

  3. A trademark can be registered with the USPTO, while a trade dress cannot.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that identifies a particular product or service. A trade dress is the overall appearance of a product or service, including its shape, size, color, and texture.

What is the purpose of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA)?

  1. To protect consumers from unsafe products

  2. To establish safety standards for consumer products

  3. To recall unsafe products from the market

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CPSA is a federal law that protects consumers from unsafe products. It establishes safety standards for consumer products, and it allows the CPSC to recall unsafe products from the market.

What is the difference between a warranty and a guarantee?

  1. A warranty is a promise by the manufacturer or seller that the product will perform as promised, while a guarantee is a promise by the retailer that the product will be replaced or refunded if it does not perform as promised.

  2. A warranty is a written promise, while a guarantee is an oral promise.

  3. A warranty is enforceable in court, while a guarantee is not.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A warranty is a promise by the manufacturer or seller that the product will perform as promised. A guarantee is a promise by the retailer that the product will be replaced or refunded if it does not perform as promised.

What is the purpose of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (MMWA)?

  1. To protect consumers from unfair warranty practices

  2. To establish minimum standards for warranties

  3. To allow consumers to sue manufacturers and sellers for breach of warranty

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The MMWA is a federal law that protects consumers from unfair warranty practices. It establishes minimum standards for warranties, and it allows consumers to sue manufacturers and sellers for breach of warranty.

What is the difference between a class action lawsuit and a individual lawsuit?

  1. A class action lawsuit is a lawsuit filed by a group of people who have been harmed by the same defendant, while an individual lawsuit is a lawsuit filed by a single person who has been harmed by a defendant.

  2. A class action lawsuit can only be filed if the plaintiffs have suffered the same injury, while an individual lawsuit can be filed even if the plaintiffs have suffered different injuries.

  3. A class action lawsuit is more likely to be successful than an individual lawsuit.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A class action lawsuit is a lawsuit filed by a group of people who have been harmed by the same defendant. An individual lawsuit is a lawsuit filed by a single person who has been harmed by a defendant.

What is the purpose of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)?

  1. To protect consumers from abusive debt collection practices

  2. To establish rules for debt collectors

  3. To allow consumers to sue debt collectors for violations of the FDCPA

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The FDCPA is a federal law that protects consumers from abusive debt collection practices. It establishes rules for debt collectors, and it allows consumers to sue debt collectors for violations of the FDCPA.

What is the difference between a credit card and a debit card?

  1. A credit card allows you to borrow money from a bank, while a debit card allows you to spend money from your checking account.

  2. A credit card has a higher interest rate than a debit card.

  3. A credit card can be used to make purchases online, while a debit card cannot.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A credit card allows you to borrow money from a bank, while a debit card allows you to spend money from your checking account.

What is the purpose of the Truth in Lending Act (TILA)?

  1. To protect consumers from unfair lending practices

  2. To require lenders to disclose the terms of a loan before the consumer signs the loan agreement

  3. To allow consumers to cancel a loan agreement within three days of signing it

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The TILA is a federal law that protects consumers from unfair lending practices. It requires lenders to disclose the terms of a loan before the consumer signs the loan agreement, and it allows consumers to cancel a loan agreement within three days of signing it.

What is the difference between a mortgage and a home equity loan?

  1. A mortgage is a loan that is used to purchase a home, while a home equity loan is a loan that is secured by the equity in your home.

  2. A mortgage has a lower interest rate than a home equity loan.

  3. A mortgage can be used for any purpose, while a home equity loan can only be used for certain purposes.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A mortgage is a loan that is used to purchase a home. A home equity loan is a loan that is secured by the equity in your home.

What is the purpose of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)?

  1. To protect consumers from unfair settlement practices

  2. To require lenders to provide consumers with a good faith estimate of the closing costs

  3. To allow consumers to cancel a real estate contract within three days of signing it

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The RESPA is a federal law that protects consumers from unfair settlement practices. It requires lenders to provide consumers with a good faith estimate of the closing costs, and it allows consumers to cancel a real estate contract within three days of signing it.

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