Which of the Following Is True About Copyrights

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about copyrights?

• A)Copyright protection on artistic property such as a movie or music lasts forever,even after the death of the author or creator.
• B)In the United States,after work is created and in a tangible form such as through writing or recording,the author can apply for a federal copyright.
• C)The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)uses lawsuits against universities,but not students,to stamp out rampant music piracy on university campuses.
• D)The entertainment industry,led primarily by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)and RIAA,is trying technical solutions via the legal system to protect its interests.

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