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Copyright laws

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Copyright infringement is when you use material WITH permission from the creator ?
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
2.
True or False
I created a beat on my PC using garage band, I found out someone else used it to make money online, Can I sue for copyright infringement?
a)
False
b)
True
3.
Name at least 4 examples of copyrighted material.
a)
1. Musicical work
2. Dramatic work
3. Motion pictures
4.gluegun
b)
1. Remote control
2. Dramatic work
3. Motion pictures
4.Sculptural work
c)
1. Musicical work
2. Singing in the rain
3. Motion pictures
4.Sculptural work
d)
1. Musicical work
2. Dramatic work
3. Motion pictures
4.Sculptural work
4.
TRUE OR FALSE
Copyright does not protect facts, ideas, systems, or methods of operation
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
5.
Is my copyright good in other countries?
a)
Of course it is!
b)
 United States does not have such copyright relationships with every country.
c)
Not in South America 
d)
Only if President Trump says so !
6.
I downloaded different songs and movies without creators permission, then I shared them with several friends on social media , did I break the law?
a)
YES
b)
NO
c)
NOT REALLY, I WAS UNAWARE THERE WAS A LAW ABOUT COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
d)
NOT SURE
7.
It is not illegal or immoral to download copyrighted material as long as you have the_____________________  of the author.
a)
Consent
b)
Trademark
c)
Watermark
d)
Infringement
8.

Copying, "lifting", or making slight changes to some or all of someone else's work and saying you created it.

a)

plagarize

b)

copyright

9.

The ability to use a small amount of copyrighted work without permission, but only in certain ways and in specific situations.

a)

creative commons`

b)

piracy

c)

fair use

10.

Creative work that's not copyrighted and therefore free for you to use however you want.

a)

fair use

b)

license

c)

public domain

d)

creative work

11.

Any artistic creation that is recorded in some form, whether it's hard copy or digital.(correct spelling is required- no capital letters)

a)

creative work

b)

copyright infringement

12.

Fair Use can be applied to work that is used for _________.

a)

education, criticism, parody

b)

public display, campaigns, commercial use.

13.

A student uses images from the internet for his social studies report.

a)

Fair use

b)

not fair use

14.
Copyright status is only granted to well-known authors and filmmakers.
a)
True
b)
False
15.

What does this symbol mean?

a)

chat

b)

cancer

c)

copyright

d)

circle c

16.

What is copyright law?

a)

Federal law protecting citizens right to copy.

b)

Federal law protecting authors, artists, and composers from being kidnapped.

c)

Federal law protecting original works of authors, artists, and composers from being used without permission.

d)

Federal law protecting the rights of copycats.

17.

What is copyright law?

a)

Federal law protecting citizens right to copy.

b)

Federal law protecting authors, artists, and composers from being kidnapped.

c)

Federal law protecting original works of authors, artists, and composers from being used without permission.

d)

Federal law protecting the rights of copycats.

18.

Lots of material on government websites are public domain.

a)

True

b)

False

19.
Why Should I Care About Copyright?
a)
allows others to copy your work
b)
prevents other people from copying your work 
20.
Why Should I Care About Copyright?
a)
allows others to copy your work
b)
prevents other people from copying your work 
21.
Who Owns the Copyright in a Work?
a)
you and family members 
b)
author who created it 
c)
the president 
d)
the government
22.
What is Fair Use?
a)
pictures, essays
b)
unfair use of copyright material 
c)
all copyright materials
d)
material that can be used without the owner permission
23.
How Long Does Copyright Protection Last?
a)
a lifetime
b)
70 years after the death of the author or artist 
c)
it does not last
d)
1 year
24.
What happens to the work after the copyright time has passed?
a)
It can be bought
b)
There is no time-limit on copyright
c)

The work must be destroyed
d)
It goes into the public domain