Digital Law Quiz

Which of the following is protected by copyright law?

• An idea for a story

• A recipe title

• A published book

• A mathematical formula

How long does copyright protection typically last for an original work created today?

• 25 years

• The creator’s lifetime plus 70 years

• 100 years exactly

• As long as the work is popular

Which situation would most likely be considered fair use?

• Posting an entire movie on YouTube without permission

• Copying a full textbook chapter and handing it out

• Quoting a paragraph from a book for a classroom assignment

• Selling a teacher's slideshow to others

What are the four factors used to determine fair use?

• Purpose, length, distribution, originality

• Purpose, nature, amount, and effect on the market

• Time, author, sharing, accessibility

• Size, reach, use, and income

What is considered plagiarism?

• Sharing a meme online

• Using someone’s words or ideas without giving credit

• Quoting a source and citing it

• Summarizing a text in your own words with a citation

How can plagiarism be avoided?

• Copy and paste as long as it’s from a public website

• Use citations when using someone else’s ideas

• Only plagiarize in group projects

• Change a few words and don’t cite

What is a key characteristic of open source software?

• It cannot be modified by users

• It requires a license fee

• The source code is publicly available and can be modified

• It’s only for government use

Which of the following is an example of open source software?

• Microsoft Word

• Adobe Photoshop

• Google Docs

• LibreOffice

Is it legal to use a copyrighted image from Google in your presentation without permission?

• Yes, if it’s on the internet it’s free

• Yes, for personal use

• No, unless it qualifies as fair use or you have permission

• Only if it’s a school project

Why do many educators and developers choose open source software?

• It looks better

• It’s free to use and can be customized

• It costs more

• It requires no internet