iMedia Content Area 1 - legislation

What is intellectual property?

• A) A legal term for financial assets

• B) Creative assets and inventions of the mind

• C) Physical property such as land or buildings

• D) Government-issued currency

Which of the following is NOT a type of automatic protection for intellectual property?

• A) Copyright

• B) Design Right

• C) Trademark

• D) Patent

What does copyright protect?

• A) The shape and configuration of products

• B) The brand names and logos

• C) Creative materials such as text, musical compositions, and films

• D) The design of a company's website

What is the purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 in the UK?

• To ensure that all employers pay their employees on time

• To ensure that all employers provide a safe working environment and look out for the health of their employees

• To provide health insurance to all workers

• To regulate the number of hours an employee can work

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of employers under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

• Provide a safe place of work

• Ensure staff are properly trained

• Appoint a competent person to oversee health and safety

• Guarantee employment for a minimum number of years

What is the core focus of risk assessments in media production environments?

• To ensure that the production is completed on time

• To ensure that no two media production areas are the same

• To identify, assess, control, record, and review risks and hazards

• To provide a competitive edge in the media industry

What does a location risk assessment aim to identify?

• The best locations for media production

• All the things on a site that can impact the production if something was to go wrong

• The cost-effectiveness of a production site

• The accessibility of a site for all crew members

What is the main focus of a personnel risk assessment?

• To evaluate the performance of the staff

• To identify hazards and define any risks to people associated with the hazard

• To ensure all personnel are satisfied with their job roles

• To assess the qualifications of new employees

What is the purpose of a transportation risk assessment?

• To find the most cost-effective transportation options

• To schedule transportation for employees

• To identify threats to a person’s safety and health from any vehicle or piece of mobile equipment used in the workplace

• To ensure timely delivery of production equipment

Why is an equipment handling assessment important?

• To maintain a record of all equipment used in the workplace

• To prevent injury from using equipment incorrectly, such as carrying items that require a two-person lift by one person

• To ensure all equipment is up-to-date with the latest technology

• To allocate equipment to different departments