#1
Which of the following is NOT a type of intellectual property?
Public Domain
ExplanationPublic Domain is not a type of intellectual property; it refers to works freely usable by anyone.
#2
What does DRM stand for in the context of digital media?
Digital Rights Management
ExplanationDRM stands for Digital Rights Management, controlling access and usage of digital content.
#3
What is the term for the act of using someone else's work and passing it off as your own without proper acknowledgment?
Plagiarism
ExplanationPlagiarism is using someone else's work without proper acknowledgment, claiming it as your own.
#4
What is the term for the process of transforming a work into a new form while still retaining elements of the original?
Adaptation
ExplanationAdaptation is the process of transforming a work into a new form while retaining original elements.
#5
What is the purpose of a patent?
To grant exclusive rights to the creator for their invention
ExplanationA patent grants exclusive rights to the creator for their invention.
#6
Which international organization governs intellectual property rights?
WIPO
ExplanationWIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) governs international intellectual property rights.
#7
What is fair use in the context of intellectual property?
A principle that allows the use of copyrighted material without permission under certain circumstances
ExplanationFair use permits using copyrighted material without permission in specific situations.
#8
Which of the following is true about Creative Commons licenses?
They allow creators to retain certain rights while granting others permission to use their work
ExplanationCreative Commons licenses let creators retain specific rights while granting permission for others to use their work.
#9
In the context of trademarks, what does the term 'genericide' refer to?
The transformation of a trademark into a generic term due to widespread use
ExplanationGenericide occurs when a trademark becomes a generic term through widespread use.
#10
Which of the following is an example of a trade secret?
A recipe for a famous soft drink
ExplanationA recipe for a famous soft drink is an example of a trade secret, confidential and valuable.
#11
What is the term for the exclusive legal right given to the creator or owner of an invention, literary or artistic work, etc., to use, publish, and sell it?
Patent
ExplanationA patent grants exclusive rights to use, publish, and sell an invention, literary, or artistic work.
#12
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a work to be eligible for copyright protection?
It must be published
ExplanationPublication is not a requirement for copyright protection eligibility.
#13
Which of the following statements is true about trade secrets?
They can be protected indefinitely as long as they remain secret
ExplanationTrade secrets can be protected indefinitely as long as they remain confidential.