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QuizMultiple Choice

Copyright and IP — Unit test

Question 8 • NC-Foundations of Information Technology

What best describes the difference between plagiarism and fair use?

Answer
A
Plagiarism is copying material without crediting the source, while fair use is a limited, nonprofit use.
B
Plagiarism is copying material for profit, while fair use is a limited, non-profit use.
C
Plagiarism is any copying of material without credit to the source, while fair use is unlimited nonprofit use.
D
Plagiarism allows for unlimited, nonprofit use, while fair use is copying material for profit.

Explanation

Plagiarism means presenting someone else’s words or ideas as your own without giving credit. Fair use is a limited use of copyrighted material that may be allowed without permission; nonprofit or educational purpose can support fair use, but does not automatically make any use fair. So the best choice is “Plagiarism is copying material without crediting the source, while fair use is a limited, nonprofit use.”

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