The Council of European Communities Adopted a Directive to Protect

question 80

Multiple Choice

The Council of European Communities adopted a directive to protect computer programs by equating them with literary works under the standards of the Berne Convention. The only criteria is that:

• A) the U.S. recognizes the computer program.
• B) the United Nations recognizes the computer program.
• C) the program must be the intellectual creation of the author.
• D) the author is a European citizen.
• E) the computer program is compatible across the world.

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Definitions:

Intended

Designed or planned to serve a particular purpose.

Technological Advancement

The process of innovation and improvement in technology, leading to the development of new products or the enhancement of existing ones.

Higher Value Use

The employment of resources or assets in a manner that maximizes their value or return, often resulting in the most efficient and profitable outcome.

Operating Loss

A situation where a business's operating expenses exceed its revenues, indicating that it is not making a profit from its core operations.