Journalism

Question 1

What is a parody?

Accepted Answer

A work that imitates another for comic effect or criticism

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a condition for parody to be considered Fair Use?

Accepted Answer

It must use the entire original work

Question 3

What does SPJ stand for?

Accepted Answer

a) Society of Professional Journalists

Question 4

5. What does it mean when a work falls into the "public domain"?

Accepted Answer

It can be used freely without permission from the copyright owner

Question 5

2. Which of these is NOT one of the four factors courts consider when determining Fair Use?

Accepted Answer

c) The age of the copyrighted work

Question 6

How long does copyright typically last?

Accepted Answer

The life of the creator plus 70 years

Question 7

What does "actual malice" mean in the context of libel law?

Accepted Answer

the statement was published knowing it was false or with disregard to truth

Question 8

In a "work for hire" situation, who typically owns the copyright?

Accepted Answer

the employer

Question 9

3. What's the main difference between ethics and laws?

Accepted Answer

b) Laws tell you what you must do, ethics suggest what you should do

Question 10

What does copyright law primarily protect?

Accepted Answer

c) Original creative works

Question 11

What is libel?

Accepted Answer

b) Publication of false statements of fact that damage someone's reputation

Question 12

3. When does copyright protection begin for a work?

Accepted Answer

c) The moment it's created

Question 13

What is the minimum number of people in a group that makes it difficult for an individual member to prove libel?

Accepted Answer

25

Question 14

why is it important for journalists to have ethical guidelines?

Accepted Answer

c) To help them make tough decisions when reporting

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a defense against libel accusations?

Accepted Answer

popularity

Question 16

Which of the following statements about libel is true?

Accepted Answer

You can be held responsible for publishing someone else's defamatory quote

Question 17

In media-related libel cases, who typically bears the burden of proving the falsity of the statements?

Accepted Answer

The plaintiff

Question 18

What is the standard of proof for private individuals in libel cases?

Accepted Answer

negligence

Question 19

According to the SPJ Code of Ethics, what is the "highest and primary obligation of ethical journalism"?

Accepted Answer

To serve the public

Question 20

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the four elements required to prove libel?

Accepted Answer

d) Intent

Question 21

which of the following is NOT protected by copyright?

Accepted Answer

Facts

Question 22

4. What standard of proof must public officials or public figures meet when suing for libel?

Accepted Answer

Actual malice

Question 23

Which of the following is a correct format for a formal copyright notice?

Accepted Answer

Question 24

What does "transformative" mean in the context of Fair Use?

Accepted Answer

Adding new meaning, information, or purpose to the original work

Question 25

What is copyright infringement?

Accepted Answer

c) The unauthorized use of someone else's copyrighted work

Question 26

What does the principle "Seek Truth and Report It" mean?

Accepted Answer

Be accurate and fair in reporting

Question 27

Which of these is NOT one of the main principles in the SPJ Code of Ethics?

Accepted Answer

Make Stories Exciting

Question 28

According to the SPJ Code of Ethics, what is the "highest and primary obligation of ethical journalism"?

Accepted Answer

To serve the public

Question 29

Which of these is typically considered the LEAST important factor in determining Fair Use?

Accepted Answer

The nature of the copyrighted work

Question 30

Which type of use is more likely to be considered Fair Use?

Accepted Answer

b) Using material for teaching or research

Question 31

What is Fair Use primarily designed to do?

Accepted Answer

c) Balance the rights of creators and the needs of society

Question 32

Why might using factual material (a biography) be more likely to be considered Fair Use than using creative material?

Accepted Answer

c) Factual material is less original and creative

Question 33

For student journalists, what is often the main copyright concern?

Accepted Answer

b) Figuring out if they can legally use material created by others

Question 34

7. Which of the following is NOT one of the five rights that a copyright owner maintains?

Accepted Answer

Translation

Question 35

Which of the following would NOT likely qualify as a statement that seriously harms reputation in a libel case?

Accepted Answer

Claiming someone is annoying

Question 36

Which type of work would likely be hardest to claim Fair Use for?

Accepted Answer

b) Using an entire pop song in a commercial without permission

Question 37

What does "qualitative" mean when considering how much of an original work is used?

Accepted Answer

The importance or central nature of the part used

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