Multiple Choice

Who is affected by electronic theft of a song?
(1 point)
Responses

just the singer
just the singer

just the songwriter
just the songwriter

only the record company
only the record company

songwriters, artists, record company, producers, and ultimately the consumer

musical composition copyright and sound recording copyright

songwriters, artists, record company, producers, and ultimately the consumer

Which is an accurate description of the legality of file sharing, wherein you upload music files that others can download?

(1 point)
Responses

It is not sharing, but stealing copyrighted work.
It is not sharing, but stealing copyrighted work.

It is absolutely legal, so long as the person you share files with is a friend.
It is absolutely legal, so long as the person you share files with is a friend.

It is only illegal if the files are from well-known artists.
It is only illegal if the files are from well-known artists.

It has nothing to do with copyright laws.

It is not sharing, but stealing copyrighted work.

Which of the following are the two main types of copyright relevant to the recording industry? Select 2 that apply.

(1 point)
Responses

manuscript copyright
manuscript copyright

musical composition copyright
musical composition copyright

sound recording copyright
sound recording copyright

electronic copyright