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Question 1
The Stationers' Company was:
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Correct The Stationers' Company monopoly on the right to print books is the source of modern copyright law.
Incorrect! The Stationers' Company monopoly on the right to print books is the source of modern copyright law.
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Question 2
Copyright law in the United States derives its authority from:
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Correct Although the Copyright Act of 1790 was the first federal legislation passed concerning copyright, authority for this Act is found in the Constitution.
Incorrect! Although the Copyright Act of 1790 was the first federal legislation passed concerning copyright, authority for this Act is found in the Constitution.
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Question 3
In 1840, Barry Clint draws an elaborate picture. His initial copyright term will expire:
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Correct Prior to 1831, the initial copyright term was 14 years. In 1831 the initial term was extended to 28 years and there was an optional renewal term available for an additional 14 years. This would apply to Barry's drawing. Today, the initial copyright term is for the author's life plus 70 years.
Incorrect! Prior to 1831, the initial copyright term was 14 years. In 1831 the initial term was extended to 28 years and there was an optional renewal term available for an additional 14 years. This would apply to Barry's drawing. Today, the initial copyright term is for the author's life plus 70 years.
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Question 4
Which of the following still affects the rights in some works?
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Correct The Copyright Act of 1909 still affects the rights in some works. There was no Copyright Act of 1888, and the 1790 Act is only historically interesting.
Incorrect! The Copyright Act of 1909 still affects the rights in some works. There was no Copyright Act of 1888, and the 1790 Act is only historically interesting.
Question 5
The Copyright Act of 1976 is codified:
Correct Title 17 of the USC contains the federal law of copyright.
Incorrect! Title 17 of the USC contains the federal law of copyright.