Creative Commons Licenses Independent Practice

What is the main purpose of Creative Commons licenses?

• To simplify the understanding of copyright

• To make copyright more complex

• To increase the cost of using creative works

• To eliminate the need for copyright

What does copyright allow a creator to do?

• Sell their work without restrictions

• Decide how others can use their creation

• Prevent others from viewing their work

• Make their work public domain

Why can getting permission to use a copyrighted work be challenging?

• It is unnecessary

• It is time-consuming and complicated

• It is always free

• It is illegal

What must someone do if they want to use a copyrighted work without a Creative Commons license?

• Use it freely

• Ask for permission from the creator

• Ignore the copyright

• Pay a fee to the government

What is a potential downside of not using Creative Commons licenses?

• Time-consuming permission requests

• Simplified legal processes

• Automatic public domain status

• Increased clarity in permissions

How do Creative Commons licenses help users?

• By removing all restrictions

• By making permissions explicit and straightforward

• By using complex legal language

• By making permissions unclear

What is the benefit of using icons in Creative Commons licenses?

• They make the licenses more confusing

• They increase the cost of using the work

• They make the licenses easier to understand

• They help creators hide their intentions

What is the main advantage of Creative Commons licenses for users?

• They restrict all use of the work

• They allow users to ignore copyright

• They make it clear how a work can be used legally

• They require users to pay a fee

What does the non-commercial use icon indicate?

• The work can be used for profit

• The work cannot be used at all

• The work can only be used for non-commercial purposes

• The work can be freely modified

What does the no-derivatives icon mean?

• The work must be shared under a different license

• The work cannot be changed

• The work can be freely modified

• The work can be used commercially