Understanding Copyright

What is copyright infringement?

• Sharing public domain works

• Creating new original works

• Using copyrighted material without permission

• Using Creative Commons licenses

Which of the following is an example of copyright infringement?

• Sharing movies online without authorization

• Listening to music on the radio

• Reading a book from the library

• Watching a public domain film

What happens when copyright protection expires?

• The work enters the public domain

• The work is destroyed

• The work is renewed automatically

• The work is given a new copyright

What is a Creative Commons license?

• A way for creators to share their work with some rights reserved

• A mandatory license for all creative works

• A license that makes works public domain

• A license that restricts all use of a work

Which of the following is protected by copyright?

• Government documents

• Musical compositions

• Historical facts

• Mathematical formulas

How long does copyright protection last?

• Forever

• The creator's lifetime plus 70 years

• 50 years from creation

• 100 years from creation

What does the copyright symbol (©) indicate?

• The work is protected by copyright

• The work is in the public domain

• The work is free to use

• The work is a Creative Commons work

Which of the following is a fair use exception?

• Selling copies of a book

• Copying software for friends

• Using material for education

• Broadcasting a movie

What is the purpose of copyright?

• To allow free use of all works

• To restrict all use of creative works

• To make all works public domain

• To protect creative works and their creators

Which of the following is NOT protected by copyright?

• Software and digital content

• Mathematical formulas

• Films and videos

• Photographs