A Creator's Rights and Responsibilities Quiz by Common Sense EDU

What does "copyright" mean?

• Legal protection that a creator has over the things they create.

• Creative work that can be used by anyone.

• Using someone's creative work without giving credit.

• Giving credit to the person who created something.

Answer explanation

Copyright refers to the legal protection granted to creators over their original works, ensuring they have exclusive rights to use and distribute their creations.

Cory showed responsibility by providing ________ for the photo he used in his report.

• Intellectual property

• Contribution

• Attribution

Answer explanation

Cory showed responsibility by providing attribution for the photo, which acknowledges the original creator's intellectual property. This is essential in respecting copyright and giving credit where it's due.

Priya is making a poster for her school's bake sale. She does an image search and finds a great picture of cupcakes for her poster. Under the photo it says, "Copyright Max Weber 2020." Priya uses the photo in her poster. Is this OK?

• It is OK. The picture will help her sell more cupcakes.

• It's not OK. Priya sees that the image has a copyright and needs to get permission from Max Weber, the creator, before she can use it.

Answer explanation

It's not OK. The copyright notice indicates that Priya must obtain permission from Max Weber to use the image legally, regardless of her intentions to promote the bake sale.

Based on the previous question, if Priya uses the cupcake photo in her poster and says she took the photo herself, this is an example of:

• Plagiarism

• Attribution

• Intellectual property

• License

Answer explanation

Priya claiming she took the cupcake photo herself, when she did not, constitutes plagiarism. Plagiarism involves using someone else's work or ideas without proper acknowledgment, which is what Priya is doing.

How confident are you in understanding your rights and responsibilities as a creator?

• I feel very confident.

• I feel somewhat confident.

• I do not feel confident.

Answer explanation

Feeling confident in understanding your rights and responsibilities as a creator is crucial. I hope you learned some important things today!