Regulation of the media

Plagiarism describes

• the deliberate copying of somebody else's work

• performing multiple plays

• illegally downloading films

• restricting access to artistic work

Copyright laws exist to:

• allow the sharing of important information

• promote freedom of expression

• protect the work of artists, authors and performers

• promote the work of artists, authors and performers.

A benefit of a regional news agency is that:

• reduce the cost of collecting news

• Ensures that news is not always inaccurate.

• Provide easy access to all types of information

• ensures that media companies compete in getting the best news

A local newspaper has incorrectly reported that a local politician has embezzeled funds. This is:

• freedom of the press

• libel

• slander

• invasion of privacy

The following are all examples of press abuse, EXCEPT

• Exposing bribery

• invading privacy

• Damaging a person's reputation

• Inciting violence

which of the following statements is true about copyright law

• It protects original work which is published on paper

• It protects work only if there is copyright notice

• It protects someone original ideas

• It protects original work in any media including the internet.

Freedom of expression means that:

• Is the right of the press to publish anything

• the right of someone to freely press charges on anyone who violates their freedom

• Is the right to express one freely in speech or in writing

• The right to say anything about anyone

The unauthorized recording of live performances and broadcast

• piracy

• privacy

• counterfeiting

• bootlegging

The regulation of patents and inventions is called

• copyright

• patentions

• Intellectual property

• patented property

The deleting of inappropriate material which may be damaging

• piracy

• censorship

• slander

• libel