A College Professor Copies Seven Chapters from a Book Called

question 12

Multiple Choice

A college professor copies seven chapters from a book called "How to Get Better Grades-A Creative Approach to College Success!" There are ten chapters in the book.She incorporates this material into a packet that is printed in her college's copy center.The packet is then placed on the required materials list for students to purchase and is sold in the local book store.The author of the book believes the professor has violated his copyright.

• A)The author is right.The professor should not have copied the chapters and placed them for sale in the bookstore.
• B)The author is technically correct.However,even though an infringement occurred,he cannot sue the professor since educational personnel are exempt from liability under copyright law.
• C)The author is not correct.Under the "fair use doctrine," a college professor can copy material and distribute it to students for educational purposes.
• D)The author is not correct.It does not appear that the professor actually made any money from the alleged copyright infringement.

---

Definitions:

Calm

A state of peace and tranquility, with an absence of stress, agitation, or excitement.

Muscles

Tissues in the body capable of contraction, making movement possible and playing a critical role in bodily function and maintained posture.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, including sensory and motor neurons.

Central Nervous System

A major part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out information.