Copyright Law

Multiple Choice

Why is understanding copyright law important for high school student journalists?

• It helps them avoid plagiarism and legal issues.

• It allows them to publish any content without restrictions.

• It is only relevant for professional journalists.

• It makes their articles more popular.

Multiple Choice

Which organization provides free legal help and information on media law issues to student journalists and their advisers?

• Student Press Law Center

• American Civil Liberties Union

• National Press Club

• Journalism Education Association

Open Ended

What is copyright?

Multiple Choice

Copyright protects property such as books and music in a similar way to how laws protect physical property like a car. Which of the following is NOT protected by copyright?

• A novel

• A musical composition

• A car

• A painting

Multiple Select

Which of the following rights are protected by a copyright?

• Reproduction

• Adaptation

• Distribution

• Ownership of physical objects

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of copyright as recognized in the U.S. Constitution?

• Encourage progress through advancement of arts & sciences

• Reward creative efforts

• Promote societal knowledge

• Increase government revenue

Multiple Select

Select all that are considered types of intellectual property from the following list.

• Copyright

• Patent

• Trademark

• Plagiarism

Multiple Choice

Which of the following brands is an example of a trademark?

• Nike

• Mouse-a-Matic

• U.S. Constitution

• Arts & Sciences

Open Ended

Describe the difference between copyright and trademark, using examples from well-known brands.

Multiple Choice

What is the key test used to determine trademark infringement?

• Originality

• Likelihood of consumer confusion

• Minimal creativity

• Fixation

Open Ended

Explain the difference between copyright infringement and plagiarism.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are requirements for a work to be copyrighted?

• Originality

• Minimal Creativity

• Fixation

• Public Availability

Multiple Select

Which of the following can be protected by copyright?

• Photos

• Stories

• Ideas

• Cartoons

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT prohibited by copyright law?

• Facts

• Original literary works

• Artistic creations

• Musical compositions

Multiple Choice

According to copyright law, which types of government records are generally not prohibited from use?

• Most federal government records and some state and local government records

• All government records

• Only federal government records

• Only local government records

Multiple Select

Which of the following items are examples of things copyright does NOT prohibit the use of?

• Titles

• Lists of ingredients

• Familiar symbols

• All of the above