Rights Granted by Copyright: A Comprehensive Guide for Law Students

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an exclusive right granted by copyright?

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Private performance

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Reproduction

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Adaption

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Distribution

Question 2

The right to prevent unauthorized adaptations of a protected work, such as creating a movie from a book, falls under which exclusive right?

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Adaptation right

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Reproduction right

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Distribution right

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Public performance right

Question 3

If a copyrighted work is used without permission in a commercial setting, such as for advertising or profit-making, the potential consequences may include:

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Being subject to increased damages

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Being considered fair use

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Being exempt from copyright liability

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Being a defense to copyright infringement

Question 4

Which of the following is not considered an exclusive right granted by copyright in the United Kingdom?

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Broadcasting

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Reproduction

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Communication to the public

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Adaptation

Question 5

The exclusive right of adaptation refers to the right to:

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Create derivative works based on the original copyrighted work

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Communicate the copyrighted work to the public

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Distribute copies of the copyrighted work

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Perform the copyrighted work in public

Question 6

Selling a copy of a copyrighted work without authorization would infringe which exclusive right?

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Distribution

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Reproduction

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Communication to the public

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Adaptation

Question 7

The right to attribution and integrity of authorship is an example of a:

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Moral right

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Economic right

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Fair use right

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Statutory right

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid copyright registration in the UK?

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The work must be published

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The work must be original

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The work must be fixed in a tangible medium

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The copyright owner must submit an application to the UK Copyright Office

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an exclusive right granted by copyright law in the United Kingdom?

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Publication

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Reproduction

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Adaptation

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Distribution

Question 10

Under the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, the term of copyright protection for literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works is:

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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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100 years after the author's death

Question 11

Which of the following acts would NOT constitute copyright infringement under UK law?

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Using a copyrighted work in a way that has a minimal impact on its commercial value

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Making a copy of a copyrighted work without permission

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Adapting a copyrighted work into a new format without permission

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Performing a copyrighted work in public without permission

Question 12

In the context of UK copyright law, what is the 'first sale' doctrine?

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The right to resell a copyrighted work after it has been purchased

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The right to create derivative works based on a copyrighted work

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The right to distribute copyrighted works in digital form

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The right to modify copyrighted works for educational purposes

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of copyright registration in the UK?

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To establish prima facie evidence of copyright ownership

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To extend the duration of copyright protection

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To prevent others from using the copyrighted work

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To automatically protect the copyrighted work from infringement

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in determining fair use of a copyrighted work under UK law?

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The length of time the work has been copyrighted

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The purpose and character of the use

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The nature of the copyrighted work

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The amount and substantiality of the portion used

Question 15

Which of the following is not an exclusive right granted by copyright law?

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Moral rights

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Reproduction

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Adaptation

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Distribution

Question 16

The right to modify an original copyrighted work and create new works based on it is referred to as:

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Adaptation right

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Reproduction right

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Public performance right

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Distribution right

Question 17

Which of the following rights protects the non-economic interests, such as reputation and integrity, of the creator of a copyrighted work?

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Moral rights

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Economic rights

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Distribution rights

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Public performance rights

Question 18

The 'first sale' doctrine generally allows the owner of a lawfully acquired copy of a copyrighted work to:

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Sell or distribute the work

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Reproduce the work

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Create derivative works based on the work

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Publicly perform the work

Question 19

In the United Kingdom, the duration of copyright protection for literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic works is:

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70 years from the date of creation

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The lifetime of the author plus 50 years

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50 years from the date of publication

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Indefinite

Question 20

The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 is the primary legislation governing copyright law in the United Kingdom.

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True

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False

Question 21

Which of the following is **NOT** an exclusive right granted by copyright law in the United Kingdom?

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Right to sell the copyrighted work

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Right to reproduce the copyrighted work

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Right to distribute the copyrighted work publicly

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Right to adapt the copyrighted work

Question 22

The right to prevent others from making unauthorized copies of a copyrighted work is known as the:

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Reproduction right

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Adaptation right

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Public performance right

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Distribution right

Question 23

The right to prevent others from publicly performing or displaying a copyrighted work is known as the:

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Public performance right

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Reproduction right

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Adaptation right

Question 24

Copyright law also grants certain moral rights to creators. Which of the following is **NOT** a moral right under UK copyright law?

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Right to receive royalties

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Right to withdraw from distribution

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Right of integrity

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Right of attribution

Question 25

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

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70 years after the death of the author

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Indefinite

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100 years after the death of the author

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50 years after the death of the author

Question 26

Which of the following actions would constitute an infringement of copyright in the United Kingdom?

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Making unauthorized copies of a copyrighted work

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Borrowing a copyrighted work from a library

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Using a copyrighted work for educational purposes

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Commenting on a copyrighted work

Question 27

The distribution right under copyright law in the United Kingdom allows the copyright holder to:

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Sell, rent, or lease copies of the copyrighted work to the public

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Publicly perform the copyrighted work

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Adapt the copyrighted work

Question 28

Copyright law in the United Kingdom does **NOT** protect:

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Ideas and concepts

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Works of art

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Compilations of data

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Original works of authorship