Unit 2 lesson 3

Question 1

Copyright

Answer 1

A legal right granted to the creators of original works, such as literature, music, and art, protecting the creator’s work from being used without permission.

Question 2

Cyberbullying

Answer 2

Harassment and intimidation conducted through digital platforms, including social media, messaging apps, and online forums.

Question 3

Cybercrime

Answer 3

Illegal activities conducted using computers and the internet, such as hacking, identity theft, and online fraud.

Question 4

Fair use

Answer 4

A legal doctrine that allows the limited use of copyrighted material.

Question 5

File sharing

Answer 5

The practice of distributing or providing access to digital files, such as documents, music, or software, over the internet or a network.

Question 6

Intellectual property (IP)

Answer 6

Creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images.

Question 7

Malware

Answer 7

Malicious software; refers to any software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise the operation of computers, networks, or devices.

Question 8

Patent

Answer 8

A legal right granted to an inventor giving them exclusive control over the use and commercialization of their invention for a specific period.

Question 9

Peer-to-peer networks

Answer 9

A decentralized network where each participant (peer) has equal privileges and can directly share resources, such as files, with other peers without needing a central server.

Question 10

Piracy

Answer 10

The unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of copyrighted materials, such as software, music, movies, and books.

Question 11

Trademark

Answer 11

A symbol, word, or phrase legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product.