Copyright and Creative Commons
Test your knowledge on Copyright and Creative Commons in the context of photography.
Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What does copyright protect?
- Original works of authorship
- Ideas and concepts
- Facts and data
- Trademarks and logos
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
How long does copyright last?
- For the life of the author plus 50 years
- For 70 years after the author's death
- For 95 years after the author's death
- For 120 years after the author's death
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the purpose of a copyright notice?
- To inform the public that the work is copyrighted
- To register the copyright with the government
- To prevent others from using the work without permission
- To give credit to the author of the work
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the difference between copyright and trademark?
- Copyright protects original works of authorship, while trademark protects distinctive signs used in commerce
- Copyright protects works of art, while trademark protects words, phrases, symbols, or designs used to identify goods or services
- Copyright protects literary and artistic works, while trademark protects inventions
- Copyright protects works created by employees, while trademark protects works created by independent contractors
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the Creative Commons?
- A non-profit organization that promotes the sharing and reuse of creative works
- A government agency that regulates copyright
- A type of copyright that allows others to use your work without permission
- A website where you can buy and sell copyrighted works
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What are the different types of Creative Commons licenses?
- Attribution, ShareAlike, NoDerivatives, and NonCommercial
- Public Domain, Copyleft, and All Rights Reserved
- Fair Use, Transformative Use, and Parody
- Copyright, Trademark, and Patent
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What does the Attribution license allow?
- Others to use your work for any purpose, as long as they give you credit
- Others to use your work for non-commercial purposes only
- Others to use your work for commercial purposes only
- Others to use your work without giving you credit
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What does the ShareAlike license allow?
- Others to use your work for any purpose, as long as they share their work under the same license
- Others to use your work for non-commercial purposes only
- Others to use your work for commercial purposes only
- Others to use your work without giving you credit
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What does the NoDerivatives license allow?
- Others to use your work for any purpose, as long as they don't make changes to it
- Others to use your work for non-commercial purposes only
- Others to use your work for commercial purposes only
- Others to use your work without giving you credit
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What does the NonCommercial license allow?
- Others to use your work for any purpose, as long as they don't make money from it
- Others to use your work for non-commercial purposes only
- Others to use your work for commercial purposes only
- Others to use your work without giving you credit
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
How do I choose the right Creative Commons license for my work?
- Consider how you want others to use your work
- Think about whether you want to allow commercial use of your work
- Decide whether you want to allow others to make changes to your work
- All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What are the benefits of using a Creative Commons license?
- It allows others to share and reuse your work
- It can help you to promote your work
- It can help you to connect with other creative people
- All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What are the risks of using a Creative Commons license?
- Others may use your work in ways that you don't like
- You may not be able to control how your work is used
- You may not be able to make money from your work
- All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
How can I protect my copyright?
- Register your copyright with the government
- Use a copyright notice
- Keep a record of your work
- All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What should I do if someone infringes my copyright?
- Contact the infringer and ask them to stop
- File a lawsuit against the infringer
- Report the infringement to the government
- All of the above