Understanding Creative Commons Licenses

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What is the purpose of Creative Commons licenses?

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To make permissions explicit and straightforward

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Nora is browsing through a website and comes across an icon with a dollar sign inside a circle. What does this icon represent?

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Non-commercial uses are permitted

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What does the icon with a pencil and a line through it represent?

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No one can make changes to the original work

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Arjun is using an image with a Creative Commons license that has an icon with two arrows. What does this icon represent in the context of the image?

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Someone can change the work but must share it under the same license

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What is the benefit of attaching licenses to creative works?

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To make permissions explicit and straightforward

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Which of the following can be attached with Creative Commons licenses? Blog posts, Math equations, Physical objects, Private emails

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Blog posts

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Who needs to ask for permission before using a creative work?

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The user of the work

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What does Creative Commons do to copyright?

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Makes it easier to understand

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What is the purpose of giving credit to the original creator?

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To preserve the creator's reputation

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Who can profit from using a creative work with a Creative Commons license?

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No one, profit is not allowed.