Lecture 3 - quiz to end lecture

Which of the following is protected by copyright law?

• A new medical invention

• A company's logo

• A novel or short story

• A business method

Which of the following best describes a key difference between a patent and a copyright?

• Patents last longer than copyrights

• Copyright protects ideas; patents protect expression

• Patents protect inventions; copyrights protect creative works

• Copyright must be registered, patents do not

An ethical dilemma in software development most likely involves:

• Installing software updates

• Choosing between efficiency and security in handling user data

• Applying for a software license

• Writing documentation for a codebase

A company violates the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) if it:

• Uses open source code without attribution

• Collects user data without informed consent

• Fails to trademark its logo

• Refuses to renew an employee contract

What legal risk arises when a software developer uses code from an online source without reviewing its license terms?

• Patent infringement

• Contractual liability

• Copyright infringement

• Trade secret theft