Intellectual Property Quiz

Which of the following is NOT an example of Fair Use?

• Using a short clip from a movie for a news report

• Using a copyrighted song in a commercial without permission

• Quoting a few lines from a book for a book review

• Creating a parody video that comments on a copyrighted film

Which term refers to the legal right to control the use and distribution of a creative work?

• Public Domain

• Creative Commons

• Copyright

• Fair Use

What does it mean if a work is in the public domain?

• It can be used by anyone without permission

• It is only available for use by non-profit organizations

• It requires a license for commercial use

• It is free to use but only for educational purposes

Which of the following describes “infringement”?

• The legal use of copyrighted material for educational purposes

• The unauthorized use of copyrighted material

• The process of licensing a creative work

• The creation of a derivative work with permission

What is a derivative work?

• A work that is entirely original and has no influence from other works

• A work that modifies, transforms, or builds upon an existing work

• A work that is in the public domain and can be freely used

• A work that is covered under a Creative Commons license

What is required when using a Creative Commons-licensed work that requires attribution?

• You must pay a fee to use the work

• You must get written permission from the creator

• You must credit the original creator in your work

• You must only use the work for non-commercial purposes

Which of the following would most likely be considered plagiarism?

• Creating a parody song based on a famous tune

• Copying text from a website into a report without giving credit

• Using a Creative Commons image with proper attribution

• Citing a quote from a book in an academic paper

What is a license in the context of intellectual property?

• A permanent transfer of ownership of a work

• A temporary permission to use a copyrighted work under specific terms

• A legal document that places a work in the public domain

• An agreement that allows the sale of a copyrighted work

Which of these actions is considered an ethical way to use an image found online?

• Using the image in a social media post without mentioning the photographer

• Modifying the image slightly and using it in a commercial ad without permission

• Downloading the image and attributing it to the original creator according to the license terms

• Taking a screenshot of the image and posting it on your blog without permission

What should you do if you want to use a copyrighted song in a commercial video?

• Use only a 10-second clip and provide credit to the artist

• Contact the artist or music label to obtain a license

• Use the song freely as long as you don’t make money from the video

• Edit the song to change the tempo or pitch and use it without permission