Copyright and Creative Commons

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What does copyright protect?

  1. Original works of authorship

  2. Ideas and concepts

  3. Facts and data

  4. Trademarks and logos


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, artistic, and musical works.

How long does copyright 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 most countries, copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years.

What is the purpose of a copyright notice?

  1. To inform the public that the work is copyrighted

  2. To register the copyright with the government

  3. To prevent others from using the work without permission

  4. To give credit to the author of the work


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A copyright notice informs the public that the work is copyrighted and that unauthorized use of the work may be subject to legal penalties.

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 works of art, while trademark protects words, phrases, symbols, or designs used to identify goods or services

  3. Copyright protects literary and artistic works, while trademark protects inventions

  4. Copyright protects works created by employees, while trademark protects works created by independent contractors


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, artistic, and musical works, while trademark protects distinctive signs used in commerce, such as words, phrases, symbols, or designs used to identify goods or services.

What is the Creative Commons?

  1. A non-profit organization that promotes the sharing and reuse of creative works

  2. A government agency that regulates copyright

  3. A type of copyright that allows others to use your work without permission

  4. A website where you can buy and sell copyrighted works


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Creative Commons is a non-profit organization that promotes the sharing and reuse of creative works by providing free licenses that allow others to use your work under certain conditions.

What are the different types of Creative Commons licenses?

  1. Attribution, ShareAlike, NoDerivatives, and NonCommercial

  2. Public Domain, Copyleft, and All Rights Reserved

  3. Fair Use, Transformative Use, and Parody

  4. Copyright, Trademark, and Patent


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The different types of Creative Commons licenses are Attribution, ShareAlike, NoDerivatives, and NonCommercial.

What does the Attribution license allow?

  1. Others to use your work for any purpose, as long as they give you credit

  2. Others to use your work for non-commercial purposes only

  3. Others to use your work for commercial purposes only

  4. Others to use your work without giving you credit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Attribution license allows others to use your work for any purpose, as long as they give you credit.

What does the ShareAlike license allow?

  1. Others to use your work for any purpose, as long as they share their work under the same license

  2. Others to use your work for non-commercial purposes only

  3. Others to use your work for commercial purposes only

  4. Others to use your work without giving you credit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ShareAlike license allows others to use your work for any purpose, as long as they share their work under the same license.

What does the NoDerivatives license allow?

  1. Others to use your work for any purpose, as long as they don't make changes to it

  2. Others to use your work for non-commercial purposes only

  3. Others to use your work for commercial purposes only

  4. Others to use your work without giving you credit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NoDerivatives license allows others to use your work for any purpose, as long as they don't make changes to it.

What does the NonCommercial license allow?

  1. Others to use your work for any purpose, as long as they don't make money from it

  2. Others to use your work for non-commercial purposes only

  3. Others to use your work for commercial purposes only

  4. Others to use your work without giving you credit


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The NonCommercial license allows others to use your work for non-commercial purposes only.

How do I choose the right Creative Commons license for my work?

  1. Consider how you want others to use your work

  2. Think about whether you want to allow commercial use of your work

  3. Decide whether you want to allow others to make changes to your work

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

When choosing a Creative Commons license for your work, you should consider how you want others to use your work, whether you want to allow commercial use of your work, and whether you want to allow others to make changes to your work.

What are the benefits of using a Creative Commons license?

  1. It allows others to share and reuse your work

  2. It can help you to promote your work

  3. It can help you to connect with other creative people

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Using a Creative Commons license can allow others to share and reuse your work, help you to promote your work, and help you to connect with other creative people.

What are the risks of using a Creative Commons license?

  1. Others may use your work in ways that you don't like

  2. You may not be able to control how your work is used

  3. You may not be able to make money from your work

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Using a Creative Commons license can allow others to use your work in ways that you don't like, you may not be able to control how your work is used, and you may not be able to make money from your work.

How can I protect my copyright?

  1. Register your copyright with the government

  2. Use a copyright notice

  3. Keep a record of your work

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To protect your copyright, you can register your copyright with the government, use a copyright notice, and keep a record of your work.

What should I do if someone infringes my copyright?

  1. Contact the infringer and ask them to stop

  2. File a lawsuit against the infringer

  3. Report the infringement to the government

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If someone infringes your copyright, you can contact the infringer and ask them to stop, file a lawsuit against the infringer, and report the infringement to the government.

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