Copyright Protection: A Guide for Business and Finance Professionals

Question 1

In determining the most appropriate remedy for copyright infringement, which factor is typically not considered?

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Copyright holder's overall financial situation

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Nature and extent of the infringement

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Actual financial losses incurred by the copyright holder

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Whether the infringement was deliberate or unintentional

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a work to be considered original for copyright protection?

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The work must be created independently.

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The work must be novel.

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The work must be creative.

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The work must be expressed in a tangible form.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for copyright protection in the United Kingdom?

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Registration

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Originality

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Fixation

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Authorship

Question 4

The duration of copyright protection for literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works in the UK is:

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70 years

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25 years

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50 years

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100 years

Question 5

Which of the following remedies is NOT available for copyright infringement in the UK?

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Imprisonment

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Injunction

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Damages

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Account of profits

Question 6

The concept of 'substantial similarity' is used in determining:

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Copyright infringement

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Fair dealing

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Moral rights

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Copyright registration

Question 7

In copyright law, the 'idea-expression dichotomy' refers to the distinction between:

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Ideas and their tangible expressions in a work

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Copyrightable subject matter and works in the public domain

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Moral rights and economic rights

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Original works and derivative works

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT necessary for copyright protection in the United Kingdom?

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Registration with the Copyright Office

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Originality

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Fixation in a tangible medium

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Authorship

Question 9

The duration of copyright protection for creative works in the United Kingdom lasts for:

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70 years after the author's death

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50 years after the author's death

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100 years after the work's publication

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Indefinitely

Question 10

Which of these accurately describes copyright law in the United Kingdom?

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Protects the expression of ideas, not the ideas themselves

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Applies only within the UK

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Is only available to UK citizens

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Requires registration to be valid

Question 11

What is the primary role of the Copyright Tribunal in the UK?

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Resolves disputes between copyright owners and users

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Manages the copyright registration system

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Enforces copyright law

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Advises the government on copyright-related matters

Question 12

What is the term of copyright protection for literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works in the United Kingdom?

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70 years after the death of the author

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50 years after the death of the author

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100 years after the date of creation

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Indefinite

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT covered by copyright law in the United Kingdom?

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Newspaper articles

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Original literary works

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Artistic works, such as paintings and sculptures

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Choreographic works

Question 14

What is the name of the international treaty that governs copyright protection worldwide?

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Berne Convention

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Paris Convention

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Rome Convention

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Geneva Convention

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a right granted by copyright protection?

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The right to sell the work

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The right to reproduce the work

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The right to distribute the work

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The right to create derivative works

Question 16

What is the standard duration of copyright protection for literary works in the UK?

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70 years after the author's death

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50 years after the author's death

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90 years after the author's death

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Indefinite

Question 17

Can copyright ownership be transferred or shared?

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Yes, both assignment and licensing are viable options

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Yes, only assignment is possible

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Yes, only licensing is possible

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No, copyright cannot be transferred or shared

Question 18

What is the role of copyright collective licensing societies?

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They represent copyright holders, negotiate licenses, and collect royalties

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They enforce copyright laws and prosecute infringers

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They offer legal guidance on copyright matters

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They register and create new copyrights

Question 19

Which of the following is not protected by copyright under UK law?

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Facts and ideas

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Original literary works

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Artistic creations such as paintings

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Compilations of publicly available data

Question 20

Which use of a copyrighted work exceeds the fair use exception?

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Creating a mashup that combines elements from different copyrighted songs

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Including a brief quote from a novel in a critical review

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Using an image from a website in a non-commercial presentation

Question 21

In determining the originality of a work for copyright protection, which factor is irrelevant?

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The author's expertise in the field

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The work's uniqueness compared to existing creations

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The work's level of creativity and originality

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The work's incorporation of elements from prior works

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for copyright protection to subsist in the United Kingdom?

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Registration with the Copyright Office

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Originality

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Fixation

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Authorship

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in determining fair dealing?

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The author's consent

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The purpose of the use

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The amount of the work used

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The commercial impact on the copyright holder

Question 24

What is the term for the exclusive right of the copyright holder to make copies of a copyrighted work?

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Reproduction right

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Distribution right

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Performance right

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Adaptation right

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for copyright subsistence in the United Kingdom?

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Registration with the Copyright Office

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Originality

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Fixation in a tangible form

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Authorship by a UK national or resident

Question 26

What are the primary remedies available for copyright infringement in the United Kingdom?

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Both injunction and damages

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Injunction

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Damages

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Criminal prosecution

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a recognized exception to copyright protection that serves the public interest?

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Commercial exploitation

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Fair use

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First sale doctrine

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Independent creation defense

Question 28

In copyright law, what does the 'idea-expression dichotomy' protect?

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The expression of the idea

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The idea itself

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Both the idea and the expression of the idea

Question 29

What is the term of copyright protection in the UK for literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works?

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Lifetime of the author plus 70 years

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50 years from the date of creation

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10 years from the date of registration

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25 years from the date of publication

Question 30

Which of the following is a form of digital rights management (DRM)?

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Encryption

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Fair use policies

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Copyright notices

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Public domain licenses

Question 31

What is the primary challenge to copyright protection in the digital environment?

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Ease of copying and sharing digital content

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Lack of international enforcement mechanisms

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High cost of copyright registration

Question 32

Which of the following types of works is NOT protected by copyright law?

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Facts

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Artistic sculptures

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Original literary works

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Musical compositions

Question 33

Which element is NOT protected by copyright law?

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Ideas

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Original works of authorship

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Computer programs

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Artistic expressions

Question 34

In the United Kingdom, how long does copyright protection last?

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70 years after the death of the author

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Unlimited

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Life of the author plus 50 years

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50 years after publication

Question 35

Which action constitutes copyright infringement?

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Unauthorized reproduction of a copyrighted work

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Parody of a copyrighted work

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Fair use of a copyrighted work

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Criticism of a copyrighted work

Question 36

What is the primary purpose of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988?

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To protect the rights of creators and owners of original works

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To regulate the use of trademarks

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To promote freedom of expression

Question 37

Which of the following is an example of fair use of a copyrighted work?

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Using a small portion of a copyrighted work for educational purposes with proper attribution

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Translating a copyrighted work into another language without permission

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Making multiple copies of a copyrighted work for commercial gain

Question 38

What is the primary role of the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) in the United Kingdom?

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To administer licenses for the reproduction and distribution of copyrighted works for educational purposes.

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To register copyright works

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To enforce copyright law

Question 39

What is the main purpose of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works?

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To establish minimum standards for copyright protection internationally.

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To encourage the creation of new and original works.

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To eliminate all copyright laws that may conflict with it.

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for copyright protection in the UK under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988?

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Registration

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Originality

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Fixation in a tangible form

Question 41

What is the general duration of copyright protection for literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic works created after October 1, 2013, in the UK?

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70 years after the death of the author or, in the case of joint authorship, the last surviving author.

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25 years after creation

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50 years after publication

Question 42

Which of the following uses of a copyrighted work may be considered a fair dealing exception under UK copyright law?

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Criticism or review of the work

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Using the work for commercial gain without permission

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Translating the work into another language without permission

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Reproducing the entire work without proper attribution

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a type of work protected by copyright under UK law?

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Ideas

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Artistic works

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Literary works

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Musical works

Question 44

Which of the following actions is not considered a copyright infringement?

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Making a backup copy of a software program for personal use.

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Translating a copyrighted work into another language and publishing it without permission.

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Reproducing a copyrighted work without permission and distributing it for commercial gain.

Question 45

What does the 'first sale' doctrine allow in copyright law?

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The owner of a legally purchased copy of a copyrighted work can resell or distribute that copy without infringing the copyright.

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Copyright protection is extended for works sold commercially.

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The original owner can reclaim the rights to the work after a sale.

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The copyright holder gains more control over how the work is distributed.

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT protected by copyright in the United Kingdom?

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Ideas and concepts

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Artistic creations

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Musical compositions

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Literary works

Question 47

How long does copyright protection last in the United Kingdom?

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70 years after the author's death

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50 years after the author's death

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Copyright protection lasts forever.

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100 years after the author's death

Question 48

What is the 'fair use' exception in copyright law?

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Using copyrighted material without permission for limited purposes like criticism, education, or news reporting.

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Using copyrighted material without any limitations or conditions.

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Copying copyrighted material for personal use.

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Using copyrighted material without permission for commercial purposes.

Question 49

Which of these actions is considered copyright infringement?

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Reproducing a copyrighted work without authorization.

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Sharing a copyrighted work with a friend for personal use.

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Using copyrighted material for educational purposes.

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Creating a parody of a copyrighted work.

Question 50

What is the main purpose of a copyright notice?

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To inform the public that a work is copyrighted and who owns the rights.

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To grant permission to use a copyrighted work.

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To register a copyright with the government.

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To prevent copyright infringement.

Question 51

Which of these is NOT a requirement for copyright protection in the UK?

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Formal registration with the government

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The work must be original.

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The work must be fixed in a tangible form.

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The work must have an author.

Question 52

What's the main difference between copyright and trademark?

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Copyright protects original works of authorship, while trademark protects distinctive signs used to identify goods or services.

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Copyright protects ideas, while trademark protects physical products.

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Copyright lasts for a fixed period, while trademark protection is perpetual.

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Copyright protects all types of works, while trademark only protects logos.