Copyright Fair Use Trivia Quiz

2.

What happens to the work after the copyright time has passed?

It can be bought
There is no time-limit on copyright
The work must be destroyed
It goes into the public domain

Correct Answer

A. It goes into the public domain

Explanation

After the copyright time has passed, the work goes into the public domain. This means that the work is no longer protected by copyright law and can be freely used, copied, distributed, and modified by anyone without permission or payment. Works in the public domain are available for the public to access, use, and enjoy without any restrictions.

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3.

Non-profit and educational uses will generally weigh in favor of fair use as opposed to:

News Reporting
Scientific Use
Commercial Use
Respective Uses

Correct Answer

A. Commercial Use

Explanation

Non-profit and educational uses are generally considered to be fair use because they benefit the public and promote learning and knowledge. On the other hand, commercial use involves using copyrighted material for financial gain, which may infringe on the rights of the copyright holder. Therefore, non-profit and educational uses are more likely to be considered fair use compared to commercial use.

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4.

A teacher rents Gone With the Wind to show the burning of Atlanta scene to her class while studying the civil war. This is fair use.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The video is being used for instructional purposes.

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5.

What is fair use?

Paying the creator a fair price for the work
Using paid-for commercial products once and not sharing them
Limited copying or distribution of published works without the author's permission
Freeware that you obtain from the Internet

Correct Answer

A. Limited copying or distribution of published works without the author's permission

Explanation

Fair use refers to the limited copying or distribution of published works without the author's permission. It allows for the use of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, such as for criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, or research. Fair use is a legal doctrine that aims to balance the rights of copyright holders with the freedom of expression and access to information. It provides some flexibility in using copyrighted material without infringing on the author's rights, as long as it is done for specific purposes and does not harm the market value of the original work.

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6.

How long in the U.S. does copyright last?

Forever, as long as someone holds the copyright
70 years after it is created
A person's life plus 70 years after death
It depends on the type of registration that was bought

Correct Answer

A. A person's life plus 70 years after death

Explanation

In the U.S., copyright lasts for a person's life plus 70 years after their death. This means that the copyright holder has exclusive rights to their work during their lifetime, and those rights extend for an additional 70 years after their death. This ensures that the creator's work is protected for a significant period of time and allows their heirs or designated beneficiaries to benefit from the work.

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7.

A student brings a CD to school and lends it to a friend to put in his Keynote Presentation. This is fair use.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The copy must be legally obtained. The student was using an unauthorized copy.

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8.

A student is doing a multimedia report and wants to use a small portion of of Kennedy's "We Shall Go to the Moon" speech. He presents the report to his class and then posts it on the school's local area network. This is fair use.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The length and its use for education is fair use. Since it cannot be seen by the outside world, posting the report on the local network is fine.

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9.

When does someone get copyright protection?

When the author gets paid.
As soon as the work is created.
When it is published with a © symbol.
When it is registered for copyright.

Correct Answer

A. As soon as the work is created.

Explanation

Copyright protection is granted to the author as soon as the work is created. This means that the moment the work is fixed in a tangible form, such as being written down or recorded, it is automatically protected by copyright laws. Registration or the use of a © symbol is not required for copyright protection to exist. Additionally, receiving payment or publishing the work does not determine when copyright protection begins.

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10.

A student is writing a report for science class and uses copyright images downloaded from the Internet and cited correctly. He submits his project to a competition that recognizes classroom work for students and wins a prize for the school. This is covered under fair use.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The competition was designed for students. If the projects were distributed on CD-ROM or posted on a website, the copyright would be violated.

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11.

What are the four factors that determine if the use of copyrighted material falls under fair use?

Purpose, Content, Amount, and Market Effect
Purpose, Amount, Environment, and Market Effect
Substantiality, Use, Nature, and Market Effect
Purpose, Nature, Amount, and Market Effect

Correct Answer

A. Purpose, Nature, Amount, and Market Effect

Explanation

The four factors that determine if the use of copyrighted material falls under fair use are purpose, nature, amount, and market effect. Purpose refers to the intention behind using the material, whether it is for educational, commercial, or transformative purposes. Nature refers to the type of work being used, such as whether it is factual or creative. Amount refers to the portion of the work being used in relation to the whole. Market effect considers the impact of the use on the potential market or value of the copyrighted material.

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12.

Mr. Smith rents a video and brings it to school. As a reward, the video is shown in the multipurpose room to reward students with perfect attendance. This is fair use.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

"Entertainment" and "reward" are excluded under copyright guidelines. To show a movie for entertainment purposes, he must obtain a version from an authorized distributer who can license you to show it.

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13.

A history teacher taped the original ABC news report showing Richard Nixon leaving the White House after he resigned. She made it at home on her personal VCR and used her own tape. She uses the entire news program every year in her classroom. This is fair use.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Videotapes of publicly broadcast shows can only be shown for 10 days afterwards unless the copyright holder grants allowances for educators.

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14.

What types of work are copyrighted? Check all that apply.

Dramatic
Musical
Graphical
Speeches
Literary

Correct Answer(s)

A. Dramatic
A. Musical
A. Graphical
A. Speeches
A. Literary

Explanation

The correct answer is that all of the given options are types of work that can be copyrighted. Copyright protects original works of authorship, including dramatic works (such as plays and scripts), musical compositions, graphical works (such as paintings and photographs), speeches, and literary works (such as books and poems). These types of works are considered creative expressions and are automatically protected by copyright law once they are fixed in a tangible form.

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15.

A teacher produces a student video that they sell at the end of the year to buy equipment for the school. They use well-known popular music clips. The money all goes to the school and the songs are fully listed in the credits. This is covered under fair use.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

This is not instructional use. You may not use copyrighted material for non-instructional purposes. The money being charged is irrelevant.

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Copyright Fair Use Trivia Quiz

Something must have the © sign to be copyrighted.

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What happens to the work after the copyright time has passed?

Non-profit and educational uses will generally weigh in favor of fair use as opposed to:

A teacher rents Gone With the Wind to show the burning of Atlanta scene to her class while studying the civil war. This is fair use.

What is fair use?

How long in the U.S. does copyright last?

A student brings a CD to school and lends it to a friend to put in his Keynote Presentation. This is fair use.

A student is doing a multimedia report and wants to use a small portion of of Kennedy's "We Shall Go to the Moon" speech. He presents the report to his class and then posts it on the school's local area network. This is fair use.

When does someone get copyright protection?

A student is writing a report for science class and uses copyright images downloaded from the Internet and cited correctly. He submits his project to a competition that recognizes classroom work for students and wins a prize for the school. This is covered under fair use.

What are the four factors that determine if the use of copyrighted material falls under fair use?

Mr. Smith rents a video and brings it to school. As a reward, the video is shown in the multipurpose room to reward students with perfect attendance. This is fair use.

A history teacher taped the original ABC news report showing Richard Nixon leaving the White House after he resigned. She made it at home on her personal VCR and used her own tape. She uses the entire news program every year in her classroom. This is fair use.

What types of work are copyrighted? Check all that apply.

A teacher produces a student video that they sell at the end of the year to buy equipment for the school. They use well-known popular music clips. The money all goes to the school and the songs are fully listed in the credits. This is covered under fair use.