Software and Software Licenses Quiz

What is the relationship between you and the software owner in a software license agreement?

• A. You are the owner of the software

• B. You have an agreement to use the software

• C. You can modify the software

• D. You can sell the software

Which type of software license usually requires payment before use?

• A. Freeware

• B. Shareware

• C. Purchased license

• D. Open-source license

What does copyright provide to the creator of an original work?

• Permanent ownership of the work

• Exclusive right to the work for a limited time

• The ability to sell the work to anyone

• The right to destroy the work

Which of the following is NOT covered by copyright?

• Architecture

• Music

• Movies

• Natural landscapes

Does acknowledging the author automatically make your use fair?

• No, it does not make your use fair.

• Yes, it always makes your use fair.

• Only if the author agrees.

• Only if the work is not copyrighted.

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining fair use?

• Is this creation inspiring something new?

• Is the original source your competition?

• Is the original source well-known?

• The more you use, the less likely it is to be fair use.

What does acknowledging the author NOT guarantee?

• Fair use of the material.

• Higher quality of the material.

• Increased popularity of the material.

• Better understanding of the material.

Which of the following is a consideration for fair use?

• Is this creation inspiring something new?

• Is this creation profitable?

• Is this creation popular?

• Is this creation easy to access?

Which question is NOT relevant to determining fair use?

• Is this creation inspiring something new?

• Is the original source your competition?

• Is the original source well-known?

• The more you use, the less likely it is to be fair use.

Which of the following is NOT true about the public domain?

• It includes works whose intellectual property rights have expired

• It includes works that have been released by the creator

• It includes works that are still under copyright protection

• It represents works that can be freely used by the public