Impacts of Technology

Question 1

Define Intellectual Property (IP)

Answer 1

creations of the mind that are new & unique

Question 2

what does copyright IP laws protect

Answer 2

music
movies
games

Question 3

what does trademark IP laws protect

Answer 3

logos
slogans

Question 4

what does patent IP laws protect

Answer 4

blueprints
designs

Question 5

what does registered designs IP laws protect

Answer 5

physical shape/ form of the product

Question 6

what is the copyright act

Answer 6

1968 provides automatic copyright protection to creators of their work

Question 7

How long Copyright last? & where does it go?

Answer 7

These items become copyright free 70 years after the death of the author.

public domain

Question 8

what is a trademark

Answer 8

A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or combination that helps consumers identify a particular product.

Question 9

what is a patent

Answer 9

A patent is a right granted to an inventor that permits them to exclude others from making, selling or using the invention for a period of time.

Question 10

define & list at least 2 conditions of fair dealings

Answer 10

Fair dealings is an exception to copyright.
It means that works can be copied and used, but only under certain conditions.

-For review or criticism
-News reporting
-For research or study
-Parody / Satire
-Judicial proceedings

Question 11

In 2006, Australia added several ‘private use’ exceptions to copyright.
list all of them

Answer 11

-To record a broadcast to view at a later time for private use (watch at a more convenient time)
-To copy a sound recording for private use (copy an mp3 onto a media player)
-To copy a magazine or newspaper article for private use.

Question 12

define moral rights
& list all the 3 types of it

Answer 12

Moral Rights protect the relationship between a creator and their work (even if the creator no longer owns the work)

-Right of attribution
The right to be clearly labeled as the author. You must attribute (give credit to) the creator.

-Right against false attribution
You must not say a person is a creator of a work when they’re not.

-Right of integrity
You must not do something with a work (such as change or add to it) that would have a negative impact on the creator’s honour/reputation

Question 13

define digital citizenship

Answer 13

Digital Citizenship is all about using digital devices and the Internet responsibly.

Question 14

define virtual communities

Answer 14

A virtual community is a community of people sharing common interests, ideas, and feelings over the Internet and digital devices.

Question 15

list at least 3 virtual communites

Answer 15

-Online Chat Rooms
-Virtual Worlds
-Message Boards
-Social Networks

Question 16

define online chat rooms & list an example

Answer 16

Chat rooms enable text-based communication between multiple people in real-time.

• discord

Question 17

define virtual worlds & list an example

Answer 17

Virtual worlds are a highly interactive type of virtual community.

It is similar to a computer game, however there is no objective for the players.

• second life

Question 18

define message boards & list an example

Answer 18

An online message board is a forum where people can discuss thoughts or ideas on various topics or simply express an idea, not in real time.

• reddit

Question 19

define social networking & list an example

Answer 19

They are either a website or application that focuses on creating and maintaining relationships.

• facebook