Copyright and Photojournalism

This quiz will test your knowledge of copyright and photojournalism.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of copyright law?

  1. To protect the rights of authors and artists
  2. To prevent the unauthorized use of copyrighted works
  3. To promote the creation and dissemination of new works
  4. All of the above
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the exclusive rights granted to copyright holders?

  1. The right to reproduce the work
  2. The right to distribute the work
  3. The right to display the work
  4. The right to perform the work
  5. All of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How long does copyright protection last?

  1. For the life of the author plus 50 years
  2. For 70 years after the author's death
  3. For 95 years after the author's death
  4. For 120 years after the author's death
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the fair use doctrine?

  1. A legal defense that allows the unauthorized use of copyrighted works for certain purposes
  2. A legal principle that allows the unauthorized use of copyrighted works without permission
  3. A legal doctrine that allows the unauthorized use of copyrighted works for educational purposes
  4. A legal principle that allows the unauthorized use of copyrighted works for non-commercial purposes
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the four factors that courts consider when determining whether a use of a copyrighted work is fair use?

  1. The purpose and character of the use
  2. The nature of the copyrighted work
  3. The amount and substantiality of the portion used
  4. The effect of the use on the potential market for the copyrighted work
  5. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a copyright and a trademark?

  1. A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a trademark protects the idea itself
  2. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a trademark protects a brand or logo
  3. A copyright protects the artistic expression of an idea, while a trademark protects the commercial expression of an idea
  4. A copyright protects the creative expression of an idea, while a trademark protects the functional expression of an idea
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a copyright and a patent?

  1. A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a patent protects the invention itself
  2. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a patent protects a new and useful invention
  3. A copyright protects the artistic expression of an idea, while a patent protects the functional expression of an idea
  4. A copyright protects the creative expression of an idea, while a patent protects the commercial expression of an idea
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a copyright and a trade secret?

  1. A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a trade secret protects the idea itself
  2. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a trade secret protects a secret formula or process
  3. A copyright protects the artistic expression of an idea, while a trade secret protects the functional expression of an idea
  4. A copyright protects the creative expression of an idea, while a trade secret protects the commercial expression of an idea
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a copyright and a design patent?

  1. A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a design patent protects the ornamental design of an object
  2. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a design patent protects a new and original design
  3. A copyright protects the artistic expression of an idea, while a design patent protects the functional expression of an idea
  4. A copyright protects the creative expression of an idea, while a design patent protects the commercial expression of an idea
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a copyright and a plant patent?

  1. A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a plant patent protects a new and distinct variety of plant
  2. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a plant patent protects a new and useful plant
  3. A copyright protects the artistic expression of an idea, while a plant patent protects the functional expression of an idea
  4. A copyright protects the creative expression of an idea, while a plant patent protects the commercial expression of an idea
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a copyright and a mask work?

  1. A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a mask work protects the design of a semiconductor chip
  2. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a mask work protects a new and original design
  3. A copyright protects the artistic expression of an idea, while a mask work protects the functional expression of an idea
  4. A copyright protects the creative expression of an idea, while a mask work protects the commercial expression of an idea
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a copyright and a sui generis right?

  1. A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a sui generis right protects a special type of intellectual property
  2. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a sui generis right protects a new and original work
  3. A copyright protects the artistic expression of an idea, while a sui generis right protects the functional expression of an idea
  4. A copyright protects the creative expression of an idea, while a sui generis right protects the commercial expression of an idea
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a copyright and a moral right?

  1. A copyright protects the economic rights of an author, while a moral right protects the author's personal rights
  2. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a moral right protects a new and original work
  3. A copyright protects the artistic expression of an idea, while a moral right protects the functional expression of an idea
  4. A copyright protects the creative expression of an idea, while a moral right protects the commercial expression of an idea
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a copyright and a neighboring right?

  1. A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a neighboring right protects the rights of performers, producers, and broadcasters
  2. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a neighboring right protects a new and original work
  3. A copyright protects the artistic expression of an idea, while a neighboring right protects the functional expression of an idea
  4. A copyright protects the creative expression of an idea, while a neighboring right protects the commercial expression of an idea
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a copyright and a related right?

  1. A copyright protects the expression of an idea, while a related right protects the rights of authors, performers, producers, and broadcasters
  2. A copyright protects the original work of an author, while a related right protects a new and original work
  3. A copyright protects the artistic expression of an idea, while a related right protects the functional expression of an idea
  4. A copyright protects the creative expression of an idea, while a related right protects the commercial expression of an idea