Copyright Video Questions

What is the primary concept of copyright?

• It allows anyone to use original works freely.

• It protects original works and grants exclusive rights to their creators.

• It is a legal concept that applies only to music and movies.

• It allows for the modification and publication of any work without permission.

What is it called when someone violates copyright, and what are potential consequences?

• It's called fair use, and it leads to a warning.

• It's called public domain, and there are no consequences.

• It's called copyright infringement, and it can lead to lawsuits or criminal charges.

• It's called copyright expiration, and it means the work can be used freely.

In general, how long do copyrights last for a creator's work?

• For 20 years after the work is published.

• For the creator's lifetime plus 70 years after their death.

• Until the work enters the public domain, regardless of time.

• For a maximum of 50 years from creation.

What does it mean for a work to be in the public domain?

• It means the work is protected by copyright and requires permission for use.

• It means the work has no copyright protection and can be used, modified, and published without restriction.

• It means the work is only available for non-commercial use.

• It means the work was published after 1923 and is still under copyright.

Which of the following is an example of a type of use that might fall under "fair use"?

• Using an entire copyrighted book for commercial profit.

• Copying a movie and distributing it to friends.

• Using brief portions of a copyrighted work for criticism or teaching.

• Modifying a copyrighted song and selling it as your own.