Law Test 2

1.

1 point

To see a record of your copyright registration, you may connect to the copyright Office website and click on copyright office records. You must have Telnet.

True

False

2.

1 point

A work is in the public domain if it does not have a copyright law notice on it.

True

False

3.

1 point

A proper notice does not contain the date.

True

False

4.

1 point

Registration must be made prior during the subsistence of the work.

True

False

5.

1 point

Each short form includes an optional space to record the name and address of the person or organization contact for permission to use the work.

True

False

6.

1 point

Material on the internet is public domain.

True

False

7.

1 point

I can patent a software program.

True

False

8.

1 point

For works published after March 1, 1989, the use of a copyright notice is optional.

True

False

9.

1 point

How long will it take to know the status of your application?

approximately 8 months

approximately 6 weeks

approximately one year

approximately 2 days

10.

1 point

I can copyright a web page.

True

False

11.

1 point

Where can I obtain application forms?

by calling the copyright Office Forms and Hotline

local public libraries

downloading forms from the Copyright Office Website

all of the above

12.

1 point

Inventions and useful articles are protected under copyright law.

True

False

13.

1 point

Audiovisual works, including motion pictures, must be registered on stand forms.

True

False

14.

1 point

The limited right to use copyrighted material for a limited purpose such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research is called

Public Domain

Fair Use

Statutory

First Sale Doctrine

15.

1 point

Who may use the short form for registering a copyright claim?

multiple authors

organization

business

A living author who is the sole owner of the copyright work.

16.

1 point

Sending a application by certified mail and requesting a return receipt will let you know when your application was received.

True

False

17.

1 point

One of the main purposes of copyright law if to preserve the creative spirit in the United States.

True

False

18.

1 point

Serials, Works issued in successive parts bearing numerical or chronological designation. Examples are newspapers, newsletters, and magazines.

Class TX

Class SE

Class WA

Class SR

19.

1 point

Fair use may be applied if

copying is for non-profit or non-commercial use

all of the above

informational use

effect on the potential market

20.

1 point

I can obtain copyright protection by mailing a copy of my creation to myself?

True

False

21.

1 point

You may get short forms

from the Library of Congress

via the internet by connecting to the library of Congress home page

through the Copyright Office home page

all of the above

22.

1 point

Works are put into the public domain

when a copyright expires

when voluntarily given to the public domain

by statutes

all of the abolve

23.

1 point

The owner of a computer program may make a copy without the permission of the owner as long as it is an essential step in the utilization of the computer programs or for archival purposes.

True

False

24.

1 point

Under First Sale Doctrine, a person who has purchased a work retains the right to sell, rent, lend and display his work. He may be allowed to alter, change, or adapt that work.

True

False

25.

1 point

Works of performing art. Examples include musical works, dramatic works, pantomimes, choreographic works, motions pictures, and other audio visual works.

Class SE

Class TX

Class PA

Class SR

26.

1 point

A short form may be used even if the works contains material that has been previously published or that is in the public domain.

True

False

27.

1 point

Nondramatic literary works. This class includes all published and unpublished nondramatic literary works including fiction, non-fiction, peotry; testbooks; reference books; directories; catalogs; advertising copy; periodicals; serials; compilations, and software.

Class SR

TX

Class PA

Class SE

28.

1 point

Compulsory licensing performance rights

is not an exception to copyright law

allows for collection of money

a system that allows use of music upon payment of license fee

use of licensed computer program

29.

1 point

Where should I mail material to the copyright office?

Congress

Austin, Texas

Library of Congress Copyright Office, Washington DC

White House

30.

1 point

A short form may be used for a work for hire.

True

False

31.

1 point

Which short form may be used to register published and unpublished works of the visual arts, including pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works.

Short Form TX

Short Form SE

Short Form PA

Short Form VA

32.

1 point

Libraries, radio stations, and music stores are allowed statutory exceptions.

True

False

33.

1 point

NewsNet is an interactive discussion group.

True

False

34.

1 point

An anonymous author may not use a short form.

True

False

35.

1 point

Works put in the public domain are not protected by copyright law.

True

False

36.

1 point

Works of visual art. This class includes pictorial graphic, and sculptural works. Examples include works of fine, graphic and applied arts; photographic; print and art reproductions; maps, globes, charts; technical drawings, diagrams, and models; and pictorial or graphic labels and advertisements.

Class PA

Class VA

Class SR

Class TX

37.

1 point

If a work is on the web, it is in the public domain.

True

False

38.

1 point

You copyright registration if effective on the date that all of the required elements (application, fee, deposit) are received in the copyright office.

True

False

39.

1 point

True

False

40.

1 point

Copyright expires upon the death of the owner.

True

False

41.

1 point

Class recordings.

Class PA

Class VA

Class SR

Class SE

42.

1 point

Permission of the owner should be made in writing.

True

False

43.

1 point

It is necessary to register a copyright in order to obtain copyright permission.

True

False

44.

1 point

A copyright is a legal formality intended to make a public record of the basic facts of a particular copyright.

True

False

45.

1 point

Which short form may be used to register published and unpublished works of the performing arts including dramas, music, and lyrics.

Short Form SE

Short Form TX

Short Form VA

Short Form PA

46.

1 point

Which of the following is protected under copyright law?

ideas, plans, methods,

words, short phrases, titles

systems, blnak forms, works consisiting entirely of information

novels, poems, lyrics

47.

1 point

Which short form may be used to register published and unpublished nondramatic literary works, including fiction and nonfiction books, short stories, poem, collections of poetry essays, articles in series, and computer programs.

Short Form TX

Short Form PA

Short Form VA

Short Form SR

48.

1 point

If a creation does not have a copyright notice on it, it is safe to assume that it is in the public domain.

True

False

49.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of copyright registration:

It is a condition of protection in all cases

If registrations is made within 3 months after publication of the work or prior to an infringemnet of the work, statutory damages and attorney's fees will be available to the copyrighted owner in court actions. Otherwise, only an awrd of actual damages and profits is available to the copyright owner.

Registration establishes a public record of copyright claim.

If made before or within 5 years of publication, registration willll establish priama facie evidence in court of the validity of the copyright and of the facts stated in the certificate

50.

1 point

You may use software for any purpose.

True

False