The Court's Ruling in Apple Computer V

question 12

Multiple Choice

The court's ruling in Apple Computer v. Franklin Computer Corp. established that

• A) computer hardware can be patented.
• B) computer software can be copyrighted.
• C) object programs can be copyrighted.
• D) the "look and feel" of a computer program can be patented.
• E) Apple Computer could not patent its desktop icons.

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Definitions:

Boundaries

Limits set on behaviors or interactions, often to maintain personal well-being and define personal space.

Risky Shift

A phenomenon observed in group decision-making where collective decisions tend to be more extreme compared to individual choices.

Groups Decision

The outcome of a deliberation process in which all members of a group contribute to making a collective choice or judgment.

Individuals Decision

The process by which a person comes to a conclusion and chooses a course of action from among various alternatives.