Copyright and the Internet

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What is copyright?

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

  2. A type of insurance that protects against copyright infringement.

  3. A government agency that regulates copyright law.

  4. A system for registering copyrights.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Copyright is a legal right that protects the original works of authors, artists, and other creators. It gives the creator 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.

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 the United States, copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years. For works created after January 1, 1978, copyright lasts for 95 years from the date of publication or 120 years from the date of creation, whichever is shorter.

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 government program that provides financial assistance to copyright holders.

  4. A system for registering copyrights.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fair use is a doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. This includes uses such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.

What are the penalties for copyright infringement?

  1. Civil penalties, such as damages and injunctions.

  2. Criminal penalties, such as fines and imprisonment.

  3. Both civil and criminal penalties.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Copyright infringement can result in both civil and criminal penalties. Civil penalties include damages and injunctions, while criminal penalties include fines and imprisonment.

What is the best way to protect your copyright?

  1. Register your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office.

  2. Use a copyright notice on your work.

  3. Keep a record of your創作過程.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best way to protect your copyright is to register your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office, use a copyright notice on your work, and keep a record of your創作過程.

What is the DMCA?

  1. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

  2. The Department of Motor Vehicles.

  3. The Direct Marketing Association.

  4. The Drug Enforcement Administration.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The DMCA is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, a U.S. law that implements two 1996 treaties of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

What is a DMCA takedown notice?

  1. A notice that is sent to a website or online service provider requesting that they remove copyrighted material.

  2. A notice that is sent to a copyright holder informing them that their work has been infringed.

  3. A notice that is sent to a government agency requesting that they investigate a copyright infringement.

  4. A notice that is sent to a court requesting that they issue an injunction against a copyright infringer.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A DMCA takedown notice is a notice that is sent to a website or online service provider requesting that they remove copyrighted material.

What is the safe harbor provision of the DMCA?

  1. A provision that protects online service providers from liability for copyright infringement committed by their users.

  2. A provision that requires online service providers to take down copyrighted material upon receiving a DMCA takedown notice.

  3. A provision that allows online service providers to charge a fee for removing copyrighted material.

  4. A provision that requires online service providers to keep a record of all copyrighted material that is uploaded to their websites.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The safe harbor provision of the DMCA protects online service providers from liability for copyright infringement committed by their users.

What is the first-sale doctrine?

  1. A doctrine that allows the owner of a copyrighted work to sell or distribute copies of that work without the permission of the copyright holder.

  2. A doctrine that allows the owner of a copyrighted work to make copies of that work for their own personal use.

  3. A doctrine that allows the owner of a copyrighted work to use that work in a commercial setting without the permission of the copyright holder.

  4. A doctrine that allows the owner of a copyrighted work to import copies of that work into the United States without the permission of the copyright holder.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first-sale doctrine allows the owner of a copyrighted work to sell or distribute copies of that work without the permission of the copyright holder.

What is the TEACH Act?

  1. The Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act.

  2. The Trademark Extension Act.

  3. The Taxpayer Education and Assistance Act.

  4. The Telecommunications Act.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The TEACH Act is the Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act, a U.S. law that expands the fair use doctrine to allow certain uses of copyrighted materials in distance education.

What is the DMCA exemption for libraries and archives?

  1. An exemption that allows libraries and archives to make copies of copyrighted materials for preservation purposes.

  2. An exemption that allows libraries and archives to lend copyrighted materials to their patrons.

  3. An exemption that allows libraries and archives to charge a fee for making copies of copyrighted materials.

  4. An exemption that allows libraries and archives to import copyrighted materials into the United States without the permission of the copyright holder.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The DMCA exemption for libraries and archives allows libraries and archives to make copies of copyrighted materials for preservation purposes.

What is the DMCA exemption for nonprofit educational institutions?

  1. An exemption that allows nonprofit educational institutions to make copies of copyrighted materials for educational purposes.

  2. An exemption that allows nonprofit educational institutions to lend copyrighted materials to their students.

  3. An exemption that allows nonprofit educational institutions to charge a fee for making copies of copyrighted materials.

  4. An exemption that allows nonprofit educational institutions to import copyrighted materials into the United States without the permission of the copyright holder.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The DMCA exemption for nonprofit educational institutions allows nonprofit educational institutions to make copies of copyrighted materials for educational purposes.

What is the DMCA exemption for religious organizations?

  1. An exemption that allows religious organizations to make copies of copyrighted materials for religious purposes.

  2. An exemption that allows religious organizations to lend copyrighted materials to their members.

  3. An exemption that allows religious organizations to charge a fee for making copies of copyrighted materials.

  4. An exemption that allows religious organizations to import copyrighted materials into the United States without the permission of the copyright holder.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The DMCA exemption for religious organizations allows religious organizations to make copies of copyrighted materials for religious purposes.

What is the DMCA exemption for government employees?

  1. An exemption that allows government employees to make copies of copyrighted materials for government purposes.

  2. An exemption that allows government employees to lend copyrighted materials to their colleagues.

  3. An exemption that allows government employees to charge a fee for making copies of copyrighted materials.

  4. An exemption that allows government employees to import copyrighted materials into the United States without the permission of the copyright holder.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The DMCA exemption for government employees allows government employees to make copies of copyrighted materials for government purposes.

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