General Awareness: Copyright quiz

1. Copyright protects...

a. Books and magazines
b. Art and photographs
c. All of the above

The correct answer is c. All of the above

2. How do I obtain copyright?

a. By filling in a form
b. There is no official registration system; it is an automatic right
c. By paying a fee

The correct answer is b. There is no official registration system; it is an automatic right

3. Which symbol can I use to show copyright?

a. The letter R in a circle ®
b. Letters TM ™
c. The letter C in a circle ©

The correct answer is c. The letter C in a circle ©

4. How long does copyright last in written works?

a. 25 years
b. The life of the author plus 70 years after his or her death
c. 1 year

The correct answer b. The life of the author plus 70 years after his or her death

5. Copying a movie is...

a. Cheaper than buying the real one
b. Okay, as long as you are copying a DVD that you have purchased
c. Illegal, unless you have permission from the copyright owner to do so

The correct answer is c. Illegal, unless you have permission from the copyright owner to do so

6. Sharing music on the internet is...

a. Illegal, unless you have permission from the copyright owner to do so
b. Allowed only if you are over 18
c. Allowed for everyone

The correct answer is a. Illegal, unless you have permission from the copyright owner to do so

7. When an employee creates a work in the course of their employment

a. Copyright is first owned by the employer
b. Copyright is first owned by both the employee and the employer
c. Copyright is first owned by the employee

The correct answer is a. Copyright is first owned by the employer