Creative Commons (CC)

Definition

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Question: What does the symbol CC stand for? 

   a) Copyright Center 

   b) Common Cause 

   c) Creative Commons 

   d) Content Creator 

c) Creative Commons

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Question: What does Creative Commons aim to enable? 

   a) Copyright infringement 

   b) Commercial use only 

   c) Sharing and use of creative works 

   d) Exclusive rights for creators 

 c) Sharing and use of creative works

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3. Question: What do Creative Commons licenses allow creators to choose? 

   a) Full copyright protection 

   b) Public domain status 

   c) No restrictions on usage 

   d) Permissions regarding use, modification, and distribution 

   d) Permissions regarding use, modification, and distribution

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4. Question: What is the nature of Creative Commons as an organization? 

   a) Profit-oriented 

   b) Government-funded 

   c) Nonprofit

   d) Academic institution 

   c) Nonprofit

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5. Question: How does the Creative Commons symbol benefit creators? 

   a) It restricts usage of their works 

   b) It enforces full copyright protection 

   c) It allows them to grant permissions of their choice

   d) It grants exclusive rights to commercial entities 

   c) It allows them to grant permissions of their choice

Usage

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Question: Which legal doctrine allows for limited use of copyrighted materials without seeking permission from the copyright holder? 

   a) Public domain 

   b) Creative Commons licenses 

   c) Fair Use

   d) Copyright infringement 

   c) Fair Use

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Question: What do Creative Commons licenses provide? 

   a) Full copyright protection 

   b) Exclusive rights to the copyright holder 

   c) Limited permissions for educational purposes 

   d) Range of permissions for sharing and using works

   d) Range of permissions for sharing and using works

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Question: What is a requirement when using materials under a Creative Commons license? 

   a) Seeking permission from the copyright holder 

   b) Paying a licensing fee 

   c) Complying with the conditions specified by the license 

   d) Providing attribution to the original creator 

   c) Complying with the conditions specified by the license

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Question: What is the status of works in the public domain? 

   a) They are protected by copyright 

   b) They can be used freely without permission   

   c) They require fair use justification 

   d) They are exclusively licensed under Creative Commons 

 b) They can be used freely without permission

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Question: Which factor determines whether the use of materials from different sources is legal? 

   a) Availability of Creative Commons licenses 

   b) Expiration of copyright protection 

   c) Compliance with fair use guidelines 

   d) All of the above  

   d) All of the above  

Requirements

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Question: What is one general requirement when using Creative Commons-licensed materials? 

   a) Obtaining copyright permission 

   b) Paying a licensing fee 

   c) Providing proper attribution  

   d) Seeking fair use justification 

   c) Providing proper attribution

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Question: What is the purpose of attribution when using Creative Commons-licensed materials? 

   a) To avoid copyright infringement 

   b) To show respect to the original creator 

   c) To comply with license terms  

   d) To restrict commercial use 

   c) To comply with license terms

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Question: What is the importance of complying with license terms when using Creative Commons materials? 

   a) It provides automatic permission for any usage 

   b) It ensures legal and ethical use of the materials 

   c) It guarantees fair compensation for the copyright owner 

   d) It grants exclusive rights to the licensee  

  d) It grants exclusive rights to the licensee

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Question: What may be required if a work is not covered by fair use or another exception? 

   a) Paying a licensing fee to the copyright owner 

   b) Seeking permission from the copyright owner  

   c) Creating a derivative work based on the original 

   d) Providing attribution to the original creator 

  b) Seeking permission from the copyright owner

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Question: What are some conditions that may vary depending on the Creative Commons license type? 

   a) Duration of copyright protection 

   b) Level of financial compensation required 

   c) Conditions of use (e.g., attribution, non-commercial use)  

   d) Availability of fair use exemptions 

c) Conditions of use (e.g., attribution, non-commercial use)

Consequences

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Question: What legal action can a copyright owner take against you if you do not follow the requirements for using materials? 

   a) Cease-and-desist letters 

   b) Financial penalties 

   c) Copyright infringement claims  

   d) All of the above 

   c) Copyright infringement claims

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Question: What are cease-and-desist letters commonly used for? 

   a) Seeking permission to use copyrighted materials 

   b) Providing proper attribution for Creative Commons-licensed materials 

   c) Demanding that you stop using copyrighted materials

   d) Requesting financial compensation for copyright infringement 

c) Demanding that you stop using copyrighted materials

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Question: What potential consequences can result from copyright infringement? 

   a) Financial penalties and statutory damages 

   b) Criminal charges and injunctions 

   c) Legal action and fines 

   d) All of the above

   d) All of the above

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4. Question: Which country is known for robust enforcement of intellectual property rights and significant penalties for copyright infringement? 

   a) United States 

   b) Germany  

   c) Canada 

   d) Australia 

   b) Germany

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Question: What is crucial to avoid potential legal issues related to copyright infringement? 

   a) Familiarizing yourself with copyright laws in your jurisdiction  

   b) Obtaining permission from the copyright owner 

   c) Using Creative Commons materials only 

   d) Providing proper attribution for all used materials 

   a) Familiarizing yourself with copyright laws in your jurisdiction

CC Licenses

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This creative commons license allows others to copy, distribute, display, perform and remix your work if they credit your name as requested by you. 

What is Attribution?

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This license says that others can only copy, distribute, display or perform verbatim copies of your work. Aka they cannot edit it in any way.

What is No Derivative Works?

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This license says that others can distribute your work only under a license identical to the one you have chosen for your work.

What is Share Alike?

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This license says that others can copy, distribute, display, perform or remix your work but for non-commercial purposes only.

What is Non-Commercial?

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If used alone, this license says that others can have free access to use your work including to distribute it, change it, sell it, and change licenses it carries.

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