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The Copyright Act and Music

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What is the purpose of the Copyright Act?

  1. To protect the rights of authors and artists

  2. To promote the creation of new works

  3. To ensure that works are available to the public

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Copyright Act serves to protect the rights of authors and artists, promote the creation of new works, and ensure that works are available to the public.

What are the exclusive rights granted to copyright owners?

  1. The right to reproduce the work

  2. The right to distribute the work

  3. The right to perform the work

  4. The right to display the work

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Copyright owners have the exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, perform, and display their works.

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

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the United States, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years.

What is fair use?

  1. The use of copyrighted material without permission for educational purposes

  2. The use of copyrighted material without permission for non-profit purposes

  3. The use of copyrighted material without permission for personal use

  4. The use of copyrighted material without permission for commercial use

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fair use is a doctrine that allows the use of copyrighted material without permission for educational purposes, criticism, comment, news reporting, and research.

What is a compulsory license?

  1. A license that allows a person to use copyrighted material without permission for educational purposes

  2. A license that allows a person to use copyrighted material without permission for non-profit purposes

  3. A license that allows a person to use copyrighted material without permission for personal use

  4. A license that allows a person to use copyrighted material without permission for commercial use

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A compulsory license is a license that allows a person to use copyrighted material without permission for commercial use, such as in the case of cover songs.

What is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)?

  1. A law that protects copyright owners from online infringement

  2. A law that promotes the creation of new works online

  3. A law that ensures that works are available to the public online

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a law that protects copyright owners from online infringement.

What is the Copyright Office?

  1. A government agency that registers copyrights

  2. A government agency that enforces copyrights

  3. A government agency that educates the public about copyrights

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Copyright Office is a government agency that registers copyrights.

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 a brand or logo

  3. A copyright lasts for a limited time, while a trademark can last indefinitely

  4. All of the above

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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 a brand or logo. A copyright lasts for a limited time, while a trademark can last indefinitely.

What is the difference between a copyright and a patent?

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

  2. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a patent protects an invention

  3. A copyright lasts for a limited time, while a patent lasts for 20 years

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a patent protects the idea itself. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a patent protects an invention. A copyright lasts for a limited time, while a patent lasts for 20 years.

What is the difference between a copyright and a trade secret?

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

  2. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a trade secret protects a secret formula or process

  3. A copyright lasts for a limited time, while a trade secret can last indefinitely

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a trade secret protects the idea itself. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a trade secret protects a secret formula or process. A copyright lasts for a limited time, while a trade secret can last indefinitely.

What is the difference between a copyright and a moral right?

  1. A copyright protects the economic rights of an author, while a moral right protects the author's personal rights

  2. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a moral right protects the author's reputation

  3. A copyright lasts for a limited time, while a moral right lasts indefinitely

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A copyright protects the economic rights of an author, while a moral right protects the author's personal rights. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a moral right protects the author's reputation. A copyright lasts for a limited time, while a moral right lasts indefinitely.

What is the difference between a copyright and a public domain?

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

  2. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a public domain protects works that are not protected by copyright

  3. A copyright lasts for a limited time, while a public domain lasts indefinitely

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a public domain protects the idea itself. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a public domain protects works that are not protected by copyright. A copyright lasts for a limited time, while a public domain lasts indefinitely.

What is the difference between a copyright and a copyleft?

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

  2. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a copyleft protects the author's right to control the distribution of their work

  3. A copyright lasts for a limited time, while a copyleft lasts indefinitely

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a copyleft protects the idea itself. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a copyleft protects the author's right to control the distribution of their work. A copyright lasts for a limited time, while a copyleft lasts indefinitely.

What is the difference between a copyright and a creative commons license?

  1. A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a creative commons license protects the idea itself

  2. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a creative commons license protects the author's right to control the distribution of their work

  3. A copyright lasts for a limited time, while a creative commons license lasts indefinitely

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a creative commons license protects the idea itself. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a creative commons license protects the author's right to control the distribution of their work. A copyright lasts for a limited time, while a creative commons license lasts indefinitely.

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