Copyright Infringement Questions (Public)

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Welcome! And thank you for taking time to complete our survey! This quiz tests you about your knowledge on basic copyright infringement. Challenge yourself! Put yourself to the challenge! Complete as many questions as possible! Test yourself about how much you know about the copyright laws in effect in Singapore! It would take about 10-12 minutes to complete, and it contains 37 questions, mostly consisting true/false questions and multiple choice questions. Your help is much appreciated. Thank you for your time! Don't worry. Your personal information will not be disclosed.

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1.

Listing the URL at the acknowledgement page without mentioning the source at the text is sufficient to cite your reference/s of your project work/research paper. True or False?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Using files downloaded illegally by your friend is infringing copyright law. True or False
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

John bought Game X, he copied the games into another CD and passed it to Peter. John did not infringe copyright. True or False?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

How many years after the expiry of the calendar year in which the recording or film was first published if you want to copy all of its contents without infringing copyright?
- A.
  
  More than 6 months
- B.
  
  More than 1 year
- C.
  
  More than 10 years
- D.
  
  More than 70 years
5.

How much of a printed source can you copy for education purposes?
- A.
  
  Less than 7%
- B.
  
  Less than 10%
- C.
  
  Less than 25%
- D.
  
  Less than 85%
6.

Downloading music files uploaded by the creator from public domains is not against copyright law. True or False?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

No copyright infringement occurs if you copy less than 5% of a printed work and do not cite the source.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

John created a file and shared it with Peter. Peter took the file and shared it with his friends. Peter is not infringing copyright. True or False?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

If I buy the patent to product X, I can do whatever I want with product X. True or False?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

If you are employed to write a programme for a company, the company has the rights to access the work you have done. True or False?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Watching ‘anime’ online is not infringement of copyright. True or False?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

If I make 40% editing to someone’s literary work, I can claim the authorship of the edited work. Yes or No?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
13.

It is not infringement if I make minor modification to an existing product and manufacture it.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

The law makes provision that a person can have a maximum of ______infringing copies of any work for personal consumption, unless otherwise proven, it is presumed that the possession was for monetary gains.
- A.
  
  One
- B.
  
  Three
- C.
  
  Five
- D.
  
  Seven
15.

Which of the following is NOT a reason as to why there is a need for copyright law and patents?
- A.
  
  To protect the creator’s intellectual property
- B.
  
  To encourage innovation and creativity
- C.
  
  To prevent the distribution of pirated copies for trade or other purposes to such an extent as to disadvantage the copyright owner
- D.
  
  To discourage sharing of intellectual properties.
16.

Which of the following infringes copyright?
- A.
  
  Makes changes to his own product
- B.
  
  Copies a piece of literary work of an author who has passed away 60 years ago without acknowledging the source
- C.
  
  Uses material from a television broadcast programme made 60 years ago
- D.
  
  Copies a book that was published 30 years ago
17.

Copyright infringement does not occur when a person ____________________.
- A.
  
  Alters the author’s name attached to a piece of work electronically
- B.
  
  Offers for sale and exhibits in public of any article where the infringer knows that the article was made without the copyright owner’s consent
- C.
  
  Falsely attributes the authorship of a work
- D.
  
  Showcase a film in public after obtaining permission from the copyright owner verbally
18.

The copyright owner may request to detain goods which he reasonably suspects are infringing his product.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

What does IPOS stand for?
- A.
  
  Integral Procedure of Singapore
- B.
  
  Intellectual Property of Singapore
- C.
  
  Intellectual Protocol of Singapore
20.

Which of the following situations is permission required to use a particular material for your project?
- A.
  
  When you are sharing one chapter of the book with 10 chapters.
- B.
  
  When you are sharing one article from a newspaper.
- C.
  
  When you are using less than 10% of the printed resource for each project.
- D.
  
  When you intend to include a diagram from the Internet in your report.
21.

Copyright law does not apply to ideas raised on online discussion boards or comment space. True or False?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

How much of a piece of music or a video can one be allowed to copy without infringing copyright law?
- A.
  
  Up to 5 % of the work but no more than 15 seconds of the music or lyrics from an individual musical work.
- B.
  
  Up to 20 % of the work but no more than 60 seconds of the music or lyrics from an individual musical work.
- C.
  
  Up to 10 % of the work but no more than 30 seconds of the music or lyrics from an individual musical work.
- D.
  
  All of the work but he/she must state a reference to it.
23.

What are the benefits of a patent?
- A.
  
  Prevent others from exploiting the invention
- B.
  
  License it to third parties for commercial returns
- C.
  
  Sell the patented invention for a sum of money
- D.
  
  All of the above
24.

How long can a patent last?
- A.
  
  5 years from the Date of Filing the patent application, subject to the payment of annual renewal fees.
- B.
  
  10 years from the Date of Filing the patent application, subject to the payment of annual renewal fees.
- C.
  
  20 years from the Date of Filing the patent application, subject to the payment of annual renewal fees.
- D.
  
  50 years from the Date of Filing the patent application, subject to the payment of annual renewal fees.
25.

For a patent granted in Singapore, where does the right conferred by a patent extend to?
- A.
  
  Worldwide
- B.
  
  Among commonwealth countries
- C.
  
  Throughout ASEAN countries
- D.
  
  In Singapore only