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updated: Nov 8, 2012

Copyright Mystery Pretest

Test your knowledge of copyright

You can't go to prison for infringing copyright.
True False
How much of a book can you make copies of under “Fair Use” guidelines?
10% of the book, or 1000 words 25% of the book, or 2500 words The entire book. Fair Use doesn't allow you to copy books.
Federal copyright legislation gives clear guidelines on what can be copied for the classroom.
True False
These works are always in the Public Domain:
Works published in another country. Works by dead authors Works published by federal and state governments. Works published before 1923.
Copyright protects:
Only works registered with the US Copyright office. Only works with a copyright symbol. Only works with the copyright symbol and a date. Any work in tangible form.
Videos may be shown in a school cafeteria during lunch as long as they are educational videos.
True False
Copyright is covered in the United States Code Title 17.
True False
You can copyright your idea for a novel.
True False
You should always keep copies of the letters you receive granting permission to use works beyond Fair Use.
True False
Course packs are created by instructors, for educational purposes, and are always covered under Fair Use.
True False
In order to legally use an image you found on Google in a class project, you need to get permission.
True False
Copyright is mentioned in:
The Bill of Rights. The US Constitution. The Declaration of Independence. All of these.
Google is not a good way to find Creative Commons licensed works.
True False
Copyright was originally intended to:
Provide a steady stream of money for an author's heirs. Promote culture and the progress of science. Enhance the profits of publishers. All of these.
Copyright covers everything we create. Even our shopping lists.
True False

Solving the Copyright Mystery is a tutorial funded by an LSTA grant.

This version of Solving the Copyright Mystery includes modifications made by Linda Zuvich, Library IT Specialist, Everett Community College Library, in 2012.