Copyright and Creative Commons

Test your knowledge on Copyright and Creative Commons in the context of photography.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does copyright protect?

  1. Original works of authorship
  2. Ideas and concepts
  3. Facts and data
  4. Trademarks and logos
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How long does copyright 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 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of a copyright notice?

  1. To inform the public that the work is copyrighted
  2. To register the copyright with the government
  3. To prevent others from using the work without permission
  4. To give credit to the author of the work
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between copyright and trademark?

  1. Copyright protects original works of authorship, while trademark protects distinctive signs used in commerce
  2. Copyright protects works of art, while trademark protects words, phrases, symbols, or designs used to identify goods or services
  3. Copyright protects literary and artistic works, while trademark protects inventions
  4. 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?

  1. A non-profit organization that promotes the sharing and reuse of creative works
  2. A government agency that regulates copyright
  3. A type of copyright that allows others to use your work without permission
  4. 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?

  1. Attribution, ShareAlike, NoDerivatives, and NonCommercial
  2. Public Domain, Copyleft, and All Rights Reserved
  3. Fair Use, Transformative Use, and Parody
  4. Copyright, Trademark, and Patent
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does the Attribution license allow?

  1. Others to use your work for any purpose, as long as they give you credit
  2. Others to use your work for non-commercial purposes only
  3. Others to use your work for commercial purposes only
  4. Others to use your work without giving you credit
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does the ShareAlike license allow?

  1. Others to use your work for any purpose, as long as they share their work under the same license
  2. Others to use your work for non-commercial purposes only
  3. Others to use your work for commercial purposes only
  4. Others to use your work without giving you credit
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does the NoDerivatives license allow?

  1. Others to use your work for any purpose, as long as they don't make changes to it
  2. Others to use your work for non-commercial purposes only
  3. Others to use your work for commercial purposes only
  4. Others to use your work without giving you credit
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does the NonCommercial license allow?

  1. Others to use your work for any purpose, as long as they don't make money from it
  2. Others to use your work for non-commercial purposes only
  3. Others to use your work for commercial purposes only
  4. 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?

  1. Consider how you want others to use your work
  2. Think about whether you want to allow commercial use of your work
  3. Decide whether you want to allow others to make changes to your work
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the benefits of using a Creative Commons license?

  1. It allows others to share and reuse your work
  2. It can help you to promote your work
  3. It can help you to connect with other creative people
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the risks of using a Creative Commons license?

  1. Others may use your work in ways that you don't like
  2. You may not be able to control how your work is used
  3. You may not be able to make money from your work
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How can I protect my copyright?

  1. Register your copyright with the government
  2. Use a copyright notice
  3. Keep a record of your work
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What should I do if someone infringes my copyright?

  1. Contact the infringer and ask them to stop
  2. File a lawsuit against the infringer
  3. Report the infringement to the government
  4. All of the above