Copyright & Patents

Computer Science Master

Question 1. What does a patent grant to its holder?

□ A. A government-granted monopoly to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.

□ B. The right to use a specific brand name or logo in commerce.

□ C. The exclusive right to copy and distribute a creative work.

□ D. Legal protection for the design and appearance of a product.

Question 2. Which of the following is the clearest example of cyberbullying?

□ A. Sending threatening messages via email

□ B. Criticizing someone's appearance in person

□ C. Having a verbal argument with a friend in person

□ D. Excluding someone from a group chat repeatedly to harass them

Question 3. What is the primary purpose of software patents?

□ A. To provide legal protection for software inventions

□ B. To encourage innovation by granting exclusive rights to developers

□ C. To regulate software pricing and distribution

□ D. To limit competition by restricting software use

Question 4. Fill in the blank(s)

The presence of patents can make a company more appealing to _____________, as they signify potential for profit and market stability.

Question 5. Fill in the blank(s)

Software patents protect inventions related to computer programs, algorithms, and __________.

Question 6. Fill in the blank(s)

The written script for a film is protected under _____________.

Copyright & Patents

Answer Sheet

Question 1. What does a patent grant to its holder?

□ A. A government-granted monopoly to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.

B. The right to use a specific brand name or logo in commerce.

C. The exclusive right to copy and distribute a creative work.

D. Legal protection for the design and appearance of a product.

Question 2. Which of the following is the clearest example of cyberbullying?

□ A. Sending threatening messages via email

B. Criticizing someone's appearance in person

C. Having a verbal argument with a friend in person

D. Excluding someone from a group chat repeatedly to harass them

Question 3. What is the primary purpose of software patents?

A. To provide legal protection for software inventions

□ B. To encourage innovation by granting exclusive rights to developers

C. To regulate software pricing and distribution

D. To limit competition by restricting software use

Question 4. Fill in the blank(s)

The presence of patents can make a company more appealing to [[investors]], as they signify potential for profit and market stability.

Question 5. Fill in the blank(s)

Software patents protect inventions related to computer programs, algorithms, and [[systems]].

Question 6. Fill in the blank(s)

The written script for a film is protected under [[copyright]].