Copyright and Fair Use Quiz

Test your knowledge on copyright law & fair use with questions covering eligibility, fair use factors, duration, DMCA, Creative Commons & more.

#1

Which of the following is not a requirement for a work to be eligible for copyright protection?

Originality
Creativity
Novelty
Fixed in a tangible medium of expression
#2

What is the purpose of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)?

To extend the duration of copyright protection
To regulate fair use in digital media
To protect against copyright infringement related to digital technologies
To abolish copyright laws
#3

Which international treaty addresses the protection of performers, producers of phonograms, and broadcasting organizations?

TRIPS Agreement
WIPO Copyright Treaty
Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property
Marrakesh Treaty
#4

What does fair use allow in the context of copyright law?

Unrestricted use of copyrighted material
Limited use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research
Complete reproduction of any copyrighted work
Commercial use without attribution
#5

In the fair use analysis, which factor considers whether the use of the copyrighted material is transformative?

The nature of the copyrighted work
The amount and substantiality of the portion used
The effect of the use on the market for the original work
The purpose and character of the use, including whether it is transformative
#6

In the context of fair use, what does the term 'parody' generally refer to?

Exact reproduction of the original work
A work that imitates the style of the original for humorous or satirical purposes
Commercial use without permission
A work created by a close relative of the original creator
#7

What is the duration of copyright protection for works created on or after January 1, 1978, under current U.S. copyright law?

Lifetime of the creator plus 50 years
Lifetime of the creator plus 70 years
Lifetime of the creator plus 100 years
Fixed term of 50 years
#8

Which court case established the transformative use test as an important factor in fair use analysis?

Sony Corp. v. Universal City Studios
Harper & Row, Publishers, Inc. v. Nation Enterprises
Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc.
Feist Publications, Inc. v. Rural Telephone Service Co.
#9

Which of the following is not a factor considered in the fair use analysis?

The nature of the copyrighted work
The effect of the use on the market for the original work
The nationality of the copyright owner
The amount and substantiality of the portion used

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