Copyright Law and Protection: A Comprehensive Guide for Media Professionals

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a work to be protected by copyright?

Accepted Answer

Registration

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Originality

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Fixation

Question 2

Which of the following is not eligible for copyright protection?

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Facts

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Original literary works

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Musical compositions

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Choreographic works

Question 3

Who typically holds the initial ownership of copyright in a work?

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The author or creator

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The publisher

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The employer

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The government

Question 4

What is the standard duration of copyright protection in the UK?

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70 years

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50 years

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90 years

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100 years

Question 5

Which international agreement serves as the cornerstone of copyright protection worldwide?

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Berne Convention

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Universal Copyright Convention

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World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty

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Paris Convention

Question 6

What is the official name of the UK tribunal responsible for adjudicating copyright disputes?

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Copyright Tribunal

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Copyright Arbitration Tribunal

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Intellectual Property Tribunal

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Intellectual Property Arbitration Tribunal

Question 7

What is the term of copyright protection for works created in the UK?

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70 years from the author's death

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50 years from the author's death

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90 years from the author's death

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100 years from the author's death

Question 8

Which of the following is **not** a type of work protected by copyright?

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Business plans

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Literary works

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Musical works

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Architectural designs

Question 9

What is the fundamental distinction between copyright and trademark protection?

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Copyright protects original expression, while trademark protects distinctive signs

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Trademark protects original expression, while copyright protects distinctive signs

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Both copyright and trademark protect original expression

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Both copyright and trademark protect distinctive signs

Question 10

Which of the following is **not** a form of copyright infringement?

Accepted Answer

Fair use of a copyrighted work within certain limits

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Unauthorized reproduction of a work

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Creating a derivative work without permission

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Public performance of a copyrighted work

Question 11

In the UK, what is the term of copyright protection for literary works?

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70 years

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50 years

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100 years

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Unlimited

Question 12

Which condition is **not** required for fair use of a copyrighted work?

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The use must be for commercial purposes

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The use must be transformative in nature

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The use must not harm the owner's rights

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The use must be for educational purposes

Question 13

What is the key distinction between copyright and trademark?

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Copyright protects original works, while trademark protects names, logos and branding

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Trademark protects original works, while copyright protects names, logos and branding

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There is no difference between copyright and trademark

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Copyright protects works that are created for commercial purposes, while trademark protects works that are not

Question 14

What is the duration of copyright protection in the UK?

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Life of the author plus 70 years

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Life of the author plus 50 years

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Life of the author plus 100 years

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Perpetuity

Question 15

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

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To codify and consolidate copyright law in the UK

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To extend the term of copyright protection

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To create a new copyright registry

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To provide criminal penalties for copyright infringement

Question 16

What action is **not** considered a copyright infringement?

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Fair use

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Unauthorized distribution

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Unauthorized reproduction

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Unauthorized adaptation

Question 17

What is the primary function of the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA)?

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To facilitate licensing of copyrighted works and distribute royalties to rights holders.

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To register copyright works

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To educate the public about copyright

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To enforce copyright laws

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a legal remedy available to copyright holders in the event of infringement?

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Public apology

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Civil claim for monetary damages

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Injunction

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Seizure of infringing copies

Question 19

Generally, how long does copyright protection last in the UK?

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70 years after the author's death

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100 years after the author's death

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50 years after the author's death

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Infinitely

Question 20

Which of the following is an exclusive right granted to copyright holders?

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Reproduction right

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Borough right

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Dissemination right

Question 21

What is the main purpose of the fair dealing exception in copyright law?

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To allow limited use of copyrighted material for specific purposes, such as criticism or education

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To limit the rights of copyright holders

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To promote the free flow of information

Question 22

Which of the following is a characteristic of copyright law in the UK?

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Territorial

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Universal

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Retrospective

Question 23

Which UK organization is responsible for administering copyright law?

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Intellectual Property Office

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British Library

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Copyright Licensing Agency