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

Fill in the Blanks

The copyright of the cover art from Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 Born in the USA album is just one of several associated with the

work.

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

Fill in the Blanks

Copyright and

are both forms of intellectual property protection, but they serve different purposes.

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

Fill in the Blanks

Copyright law protects material on the

!

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

Fill in the Blanks

Copyright does not prohibit use of odds and ends such as

, slogans, and short phrases.

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

Fill in the Blanks

Copyright does not prohibit use of works whose copyright has

.