Which of the Following Is Least Likely to Fall Within

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least likely to fall within the scope of what is protected by the copyright on the work in which it appears?

• A)The physical arrangement and ordering of pieces of factual information on pages in a reference book.
• B)The melody of a song.
• C)The dialogue spoken by actors in a TV commercial.
• D)The theme of a short story.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Accumulated profits of a corporation that have been kept in the business and not paid out as dividends. Retained Earnings is part of stockholders’ equity.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation with a fixed dividend, receiving priority over common stock in dividend distribution and asset liquidation.

Preferred Stock

A class of stock that provides shareholders with a fixed dividend before any dividends are issued to common stockholders, often with no voting rights.

Common Stock

A type of equity ownership in a corporation, representing a claim on part of the company's profits and assets.