Understanding Copyright and Ethics

What is a copyright?

• A type of patent for inventions

• A legal right granted to the creator of original work

• A trademark for brand names

• A license to use someone else's work

What does copyright protect?

• Ideas and concepts

• Original works of authorship

• Government documents

• Public domain works

What is copyright infringement?

• Using someone's work with their permission

• Using someone's work without their permission

• Creating a similar work independently

• Registering a copyright for your own work

What can happen if you infringe on someone's copyright?

• You can receive a reward

• You can face legal consequences

• You can gain ownership of the work

• Nothing will happen

Which of the following is an example of copyright infringement?

• Quoting a short passage with proper citation

• Copying and distributing a movie without permission

• Creating a parody of a song

• Using a public domain image

Does a person with ethics commit copyright infringement?

• Yes, because ethics and law are unrelated

• No, because ethical behavior respects others' rights

• Yes, if they believe the work should be free

• No, because copyright laws are not important

Which of the following is NOT protected by copyright?

• A novel

• A scientific discovery

• A painting

• A song

How long does copyright protection last for an individual creator?

• 10 years

• 50 years after the creator's death

• 70 years after the creator's death

• Forever

What is the purpose of copyright law?

• To limit access to information

• To encourage the creation of original works

• To allow free use of all works

• To protect government secrets

Which of the following actions is considered fair use and not copyright infringement?

• Copying an entire book and selling it

• Using a small portion of a work for educational purposes

• Downloading music without paying for it

• Uploading a movie to a public website