Appendix: Accessible Exercises With Answers
The following accessible exercises include answers to questions from the main text. They can also be distributed for offline use.
Exercise 2.1
Question 1
Which of the following best defines copyright?
a) The right to use any material for educational purposes
b) The exclusive legal right of the creator to reproduce, publish, or distribute their work
c) The ability to use ideas freely
d) The right to register patents
- Answer: b
Question 2
Under Australian law, when does copyright protection begin?
a) Only after registration
b) Automatically when the work is created
c) After publication in a journal
d) When the author applies to IP Australia
- Answer: b
Question 3
How long does copyright last in Australia for literary works?
a) 25 years from publication
b) 50 years from creation
c) 70 years after the author’s death
d) Indefinitely
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Answer: c
Question 4
Who typically holds copyright in academic works created by staff at Western Sydney University?
a) The publisher
b) The University, in accordance with its Intellectual Property Policy
c) The government
d) The student audience
- Answer: b
