The Copyright Design & Patents Act 1988 (OCR A-Level Computer Science): Quizzes
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When was the Copyright, Designs & Patents Act introduced in the UK?
When was the Copyright, Designs & Patents Act introduced in the UK?
1988
What is the main purpose of the Copyright, Designs & Patents Act?
What is the main purpose of the Copyright, Designs & Patents Act?
Protect intellectual property (IP)
How long do patents typically protect inventions for?
How long do patents typically protect inventions for?
20 years
Under what conditions does the Act allow fair use of copyrighted material?
Under what conditions does the Act allow fair use of copyrighted material?
Education or criticism
Which of these does copyright apply to?
Which of these does copyright apply to?
Software, music, art, written content
What do Design Rights protect?
What do Design Rights protect?
Visual appearance of a product
What does DRM stand for in the context of this Act?
What does DRM stand for in the context of this Act?
Digital Rights Management
What is prohibited regarding software under the Act?
What is prohibited regarding software under the Act?
Using software without a license
How does the Act define plagiarism?
How does the Act define plagiarism?
Presenting others' work as your own
What violates the Act regarding software licensing?
What violates the Act regarding software licensing?
Copying software to share with others
What is a key difference between copyright and patents?
What is a key difference between copyright and patents?
Copyright protects creative works; patents protect inventions
What common mistake do people make about online content?
What common mistake do people make about online content?
Assuming all online content is free