What is Copyright? | Media Law and Ethics | Media Studies

Question 1

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

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To transfer ownership of the original work

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To adapt or modify the work

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To distribute copies of the work

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To perform or display the work publicly

Question 2

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

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The life of the author plus 70 years after their death

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50 years after publication

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25 years after creation

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Copyright protection lasts indefinitely

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the Berne Convention?

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To establish minimum standards for international copyright protection

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To regulate the use of trademarks

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To provide a forum for resolving copyright disputes

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a defense against copyright infringement?

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Ignorance of the law

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First sale doctrine

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Fair use

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Statute of limitations

Question 5

What is the "first sale" doctrine?

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The right to sell or distribute a copyrighted work after its first authorized sale

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The right to create derivative works based on a copyrighted work

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The right to use a copyrighted work for educational purposes

Question 6

What is the name of the government agency responsible for administering copyright law in the UK?

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Intellectual Property Office (IPO)

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Office of Fair Trading

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Copyright Office

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National Crime Agency

Question 7

What is the overarching purpose of copyright law?

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To promote the creation and protection of original works of expression

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To restrict access to copyrighted materials

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To generate revenue for copyright holders

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To prevent the unauthorized use of copyrighted works

Question 8

When does copyright protection commence for an original work?

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Upon its creation and fixation in a tangible form

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When it is published or distributed to the public

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When the creator formally claims copyright ownership

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When it is registered with a copyright office

Question 9

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

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The life of the creator plus 70 years

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25 years from the date of publication

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The life of the creator plus 50 years

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50 years from the date of creation

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a permissible use of copyrighted material under the concept of fair use?

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Using a brief excerpt from a copyrighted work for educational purposes, with proper attribution

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Reproducing an entire copyrighted film and distributing it online

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Translating a copyrighted novel into a different language without the author's consent

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Using a copyrighted image as the logo for a commercial product without permission

Question 11

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

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The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works

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The Universal Copyright Convention

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The Digital Millennium Copyright Act

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The Copyright Act of 1976

Question 12

Which of the following actions does NOT constitute copyright infringement?

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Citing a copyrighted work with proper attribution and within reasonable limits

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Copying a copyrighted work in its entirety without authorization

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Distributing a copyrighted work for commercial gain without the copyright holder's consent

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Creating a derivative work based on a copyrighted work without permission

Question 13

What are the potential legal consequences of copyright infringement?

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Both civil and criminal penalties, including fines, damages, and imprisonment

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No legal consequences

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Only civil penalties

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Only criminal penalties

Question 14

What are some responsible actions media professionals can take to ensure they are not infringing copyright?

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Obtaining permission from copyright holders, using public domain materials, and utilizing fair use exceptions

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Assuming that anything found online is free to use

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Ignoring copyright laws and using copyrighted materials without authorization

Question 15

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

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To safeguard the intellectual property rights of creators

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To regulate the use of trademarks

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To establish a system for registering patents

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a work that is protected by copyright?

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A short story

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A fact

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A government document

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A recipe that has been widely circulated

Question 17

What is the fundamental distinction between copyright and trademark?

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Copyright protects original works, while trademark protects distinctive signs used in commerce

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Trademark protects the name of a business, while copyright protects its products

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Copyright is only for literary works, while trademark is for all types of works

Question 18

What actions can copyright holders take to protect their rights?

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Register their works and pursue legal remedies for infringement

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Only register their works

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Only enforce their rights through legal action

Question 19

Unauthorized use of copyrighted material can result in:

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Legal consequences and financial damages

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Only financial damages

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No repercussions

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Only legal consequences

Question 20

Which factor is crucial in determining the originality of a work for copyright purposes?

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The author's independent creation

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The commercial value of the work

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The level of skill and effort involved in creating the work

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The popularity of the work

Question 21

Why is copyright law important for media professionals?

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It protects their original creative works from unauthorized use and enables them to earn from their creations

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It only applies to large media companies

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It allows them to use copyrighted material without permission

Question 22

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

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The right to sell the original work

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The right to adapt the work

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The right to reproduce the work

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The right to display the work

Question 23

Which of the following uses of copyrighted material is considered 'fair use'?

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Using a short excerpt from a book in a review

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Uploading a copyrighted song to a public website

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Copying an entire film for personal use

Question 24

In the United Kingdom, who is generally considered the owner of the copyright in a work created by an employee?

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The employer

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The publisher

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The employee

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The government

Question 25

Which of the following is a primary purpose of copyright law?

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To protect the economic interests of creators

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To limit the distribution of knowledge

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To prevent artistic expression

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To censor certain types of speech

Question 26

Which symbol is commonly used to indicate that a work is protected by copyright?

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©

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™

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NR

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®

Question 27

The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works is an international treaty that:

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Extends copyright protection to works created in member countries

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Prohibits the reproduction of copyrighted works for any purpose

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Abolishes copyright protection for works created before a certain date

Question 28

Which of the following is a form of copyright infringement?

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Unauthorized reproduction of a copyrighted work

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Creation of a 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 29

What is the primary purpose of a copyright notice?

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To inform the public that a work is protected by copyright

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To give permission to use the work

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To provide evidence of copyright registration

Question 30

Which of the following is a recognized fair use exception to copyright law?

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Using a copyrighted work for educational purposes

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Using a copyrighted work without attribution

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Using a copyrighted work in its entirety

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Using a copyrighted work for commercial purposes

Question 31

What is the current duration of copyright protection in the United Kingdom?

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70 years after the death of the creator

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100 years after the creation of the work

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50 years after the creation of the work

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It is perpetual

Question 32

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

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To protect intellectual property rights in the United Kingdom

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To promote creativity and innovation

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To regulate the use of technology

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a type of original work that can be protected by copyright?

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Ideas

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Musical works

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Literary works

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Artistic works

Question 34

What is a fundamental distinction between copyright and trademark?

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Copyright protects original works, while trademark protects distinctive signs.

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Copyright protects artistic works, while trademark protects literary works

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Copyright protects ideas, while trademark protects brands

Question 35

Which of the following is a potential benefit of copyright protection for creators?

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It provides creators with an incentive to create new works

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It guarantees financial success for all copyrighted works

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It prevents others from criticizing or reviewing your work

Question 36

What is the primary difference between a copyright holder and a licensee?

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A copyright holder has exclusive rights to the work, while a licensee has limited rights to use the work

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A licensee has the right to create derivative works, while a copyright holder does not

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A copyright holder can transfer ownership of the work, while a licensee cannot

Question 37

Which of the following is protected by copyright in the UK?

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A photograph taken by a friend

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A commonly known fact

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A dance move invented by a celebrity

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An idea for a new video game

Question 38

How long does copyright protection last for a literary work in the UK?

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70 years after the author's death

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Copyright protection never expires

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25 years after the work is created

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50 years after the author's death

Question 39

You're making a short film for college and want to use a 30-second clip of a popular song. How can you legally use it?

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Get a synchronization license from the song's copyright holder

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Give credit to the artist in the film's credits

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Download the song for free from a file-sharing website

Question 40

Which of these is NOT a right given to copyright holders under UK law?

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The right to prevent criticism of their work

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The right to share copies of their work with the public

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The right to perform, show or play their work publicly

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The right to copy their work

Question 41

What is 'fair dealing' in copyright law?

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Using copyrighted material without permission for specific purposes, like criticism or review

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Paying a royalty fee to the copyright holder

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A legal agreement between the copyright holder and the user

Question 42

Which of these uses of copyrighted material is MOST likely to be considered fair dealing for criticism or review?

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Quoting a paragraph from a novel in a book review

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Sharing an entire song on social media with a positive comment

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Uploading a full movie to a streaming website with commentary

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Using a copyrighted image in a commercial advertisement

Question 43

A musician samples a few seconds of a famous song in their new track. They call it a tribute and transformative use. What will a court consider to decide if it's copyright infringement?

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How much was used, how important it is to the original song, and if it hurts the original's sales

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Whether the new song is a commercial success

Question 44

Why is understanding copyright law important for media professionals?

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To avoid legal problems and protect their own creative work

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To become lawyers specializing in copyright

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To be able to freely use any material they find online