Copyright Law

Which of the following is NOT automatically covered by copyright?

• Music

• Software

• Inventions

Which of these statements is true?

• Copyright is automatic

• Copyright does not last forever and can expire after a certain time

• Both Statements

Which of the following is illegal?

• Copying a music CD to give to a friend

• Copying a music CD to your MP3 player

• Copying a music CD to store in your own car

When is it legal to copy software or other material?

• Educational Use

• Professional Use

• In order to make improvements to the software

Creative Commons licenses refine copyright in what way?

• Means that Parliament is responsible for managing copyright issues.

• Means you can't be prosecuted if you accidently breach copyright.

• Allows owners to specify how their work could be used.

What is the purpose of the Computer Misuse Act?

• To deter people from not looking after their computers

• To deter people from using a computer to commit a crime

• To ensure that all data is properly looked after

How many sections are there in the Computer Misuse Act?

• Four

• Two

• Three

What is the key factor that must be proved for a successful prosecution under the Computer Misuse Act?

• Previous conviction

• Intent

• That a computer was accessed

What is copyright?

• Permission to use, copy or distribute a file

• A restriction on using, copying or distributing a file

• A legal means of ensuring that all original works can be protected

What is a licence?

• A restriction on using, copying or distributing a file

• Permission to use, copy or distribute a file

• A legal means of ensuring that all original works can be protected