ICT CyberSecurity Essentials - Lesson 3 Quiz

Creative Commons (CC) is an alternative to (a)  

• Regular copyright
• Public domain
• Trademark
• Patent

Answer explanation

Creative Commons (CC) provides a flexible licensing system that allows creators to share their work while retaining some rights, serving as an alternative to regular copyright, which typically grants full ownership and control.

Who sets rules or guidelines on how works can be used with Creative Commons?

• Authors

• Publishers

• Readers

• Editors

Answer explanation

Authors set the rules or guidelines for how their works can be used under Creative Commons licenses. They determine the permissions and restrictions for others who wish to use their creations.

How is Creative Commons (CC) enforceable?

• Like a trademark

• Like a copyright

• Like a patent

• Like a public domain

Answer explanation

Creative Commons licenses are legally enforceable like copyright, as they grant specific rights to creators while protecting their original works. This ensures that the terms of the license can be upheld in a court of law.

What is the maximum number of words you can use from a poem under ethical responsibility?

• 100

• 150

• 200

• 250

Answer explanation

Under ethical responsibility, you can use up to 250 words from a poem. This allows for a substantial excerpt while respecting copyright and fair use guidelines, making 250 the correct choice.

What is the maximum number of words you can use from an article, essay, or story under ethical responsibility?

• 1,500

• 2,000

• 2,500

• 3,000

Answer explanation

Under ethical guidelines, you can use up to 2,500 words from an article, essay, or story without permission, making this the correct choice. The other options exceed this limit.

What do citations give to people for their work?

• Money

• Credit

• Fame

• Awards

Answer explanation

Citations provide credit to individuals for their work, acknowledging their contributions and ideas. This recognition is essential in academic and professional fields, distinguishing their efforts from others.

Match the following descriptions with their definitions:

• Plagiarism

• Using someone's work without giving credit

• Originality

• Giving credit to someone's work

• Collaboration

• Sharing your work with others

• Proper citation

• Creating original work

Answer explanation

Plagiarism is defined as using someone's work without giving credit. This means taking ideas, text, or other creative content from another person and presenting it as your own, which is unethical and dishonest.

(a)   is an example of plagiarism.

• Citing a source correctly.
• Reposting someone’s image without a
• Paraphrasing with a citation.
• Using your own ideas.

Answer explanation

Reposting someone’s image without a citation is plagiarism because it uses someone else's work without giving proper credit. The other options involve correct citation or original ideas, which do not constitute plagiarism.

(a)   does not need a citation.

• Direct quote.
• Summarizing ideas.
• Common knowledge.
• Using images.

Answer explanation

Common knowledge refers to information that is widely known and accepted, such as historical facts or scientific principles. It does not require citation, unlike direct quotes, summaries, or images, which must be credited.

What are the two major types of citations?

• In-text and end-of-text citations.

• Direct and indirect citations.

• Primary and secondary citations.

• Formal and informal citations.

Answer explanation

The two major types of citations are in-text citations, which appear within the text, and end-of-text citations, which are listed at the end of a document. This distinction is crucial for proper referencing.