How Well Do You Know The Teach Act?

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How well do you know the TEACH Act?


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    The TEACH Act applies to

    • A.

      Government agencies

    • B.

      Only schools that are nonprofit and accredited

    • C.

      All educational Institutions

    • D.

      A and B

    • E.

      A and C

    Correct Answer
    D. A and B
    Explanation
    The correct answer is A and B. The TEACH Act applies to government agencies and only schools that are nonprofit and accredited. This means that both government agencies and nonprofit, accredited schools are covered by the provisions of the TEACH Act. Other educational institutions may not be covered or may have different regulations that apply to them.

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  • 2. 

    The TEACH Act was designed for

    • A.

      Physical education

    • B.

      Distance education

    • C.

      School nutrition

    • D.

      Recruiting nonteachers from other fields to become educators

    • E.

      New teachers

    Correct Answer
    B. Distance education
    Explanation
    The TEACH Act was specifically designed to address the use of copyrighted materials in distance education. It provides guidelines and exceptions for educators to use copyrighted materials in online courses and virtual classrooms, ensuring that both students and teachers have access to necessary resources while still respecting copyright laws. This act does not pertain to physical education, school nutrition, or recruiting nonteachers to become educators. Therefore, the correct answer is distance education.

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  • 3. 

    Copyrighted works covered under the TEACH Act are              

    • A.

      Nondramatic displays, literary and musical works

    • B.

      Dramatic literary and musical works

    • C.

      Nondramatic displays, literary and musical works, and limited portions of dramatic works

    • D.

      Dramatic literary and musical works, and limited portions of nondramatic works

    Correct Answer
    C. Nondramatic displays, literary and musical works, and limited portions of dramatic works
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Nondramatic displays, literary and musical works, and limited portions of dramatic works." The TEACH Act provides certain exceptions to copyright law for the use of copyrighted works in distance education. Under the TEACH Act, educators are allowed to display and perform nondramatic literary, musical, and visual works in an online classroom. They are also allowed to use limited portions of dramatic works, such as plays or films, for educational purposes. This answer accurately lists all the types of works covered under the TEACH Act.

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  • 4. 

    Is it permissible under the TEACH Act to digitize works?  

    • A.

      Only if a digital version is not available for purchase

    • B.

      Only if a portion of the copyrighted works is digitized

    • C.

      Only if the content is used solely for educational purposes

    • D.

      A, B, and C

    • E.

      It is never permissible to digitize copyrighted works

    Correct Answer
    D. A, B, and C
    Explanation
    The correct answer is A, B, and C. According to the TEACH Act, it is permissible to digitize works if a digital version is not available for purchase, if only a portion of the copyrighted works is digitized, and if the content is used solely for educational purposes. This means that under certain conditions, digitizing works can be allowed under the TEACH Act.

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  • 5. 

    Under the TEACH Act, educational institutions     

    • A.

      Are required to provide information to faculty and students regarding copyright law

    • B.

      Do not have to provide information to faculty and students regarding copyright law but must comply with the law

    • C.

      Do not have to comply with copyright law

    Correct Answer
    A. Are required to provide information to faculty and students regarding copyright law
    Explanation
    Under the TEACH Act, educational institutions are required to provide information to faculty and students regarding copyright law. This means that these institutions have an obligation to educate their faculty and students about the laws and regulations surrounding copyright. They must ensure that both faculty and students are aware of their rights and responsibilities when it comes to using copyrighted materials in an educational setting. This helps to promote compliance with copyright law and prevent any unintentional infringement.

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  • 6. 

    Under the TEACH Act, teachers are NOT required to        

    • A.

      Use copyrighted works solely for educational purposes

    • B.

      Be online while students are downloading copyrighted material

    • C.

      Remove copyrighted material immediately after a course has ended

    • D.

      Ensure that material used online are not textbooks that would normally be purchased by a student in a traditional classroom setting

    Correct Answer
    B. Be online while students are downloading copyrighted material
    Explanation
    The TEACH Act, which stands for Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act, provides certain exemptions for the use of copyrighted materials in online education. One of the requirements under the TEACH Act is that teachers do not have to be online while students are downloading copyrighted material. This means that teachers can make the material available for students to access at their own convenience without the need for direct supervision during the downloading process.

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  • 7. 

    Under the TEACH Act, educational institutions are       

    • A.

      Responsible for the security of copyrighted works and therefore should use password protection

    • B.

      Are not held 100% liable for copying and distribution of copyright works by students

    • C.

      Required to apply reasonable measures, such as digital encoding on their programming, to prevent students’ ability to retain copyrighted work in “accessible form” not only after the course has ended, but after a student logs off a server

    • D.

      All of the above

    • E.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
    Explanation
    Under the TEACH Act, educational institutions have certain responsibilities regarding the security of copyrighted works. They should use password protection to ensure the security of these works. Additionally, educational institutions are not held fully liable for any copying and distribution of copyright works by students. They are also required to apply reasonable measures, such as digital encoding, to prevent students from retaining copyrighted work in an accessible form even after the course has ended or after a student logs off a server. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above."

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  • 8. 

    The TEACH Act does NOT apply to

    • A.

      Materials created by educational publishers specifically for distance education

    • B.

      Copies of materials that are illegally made

    • C.

      A and B

    Correct Answer
    C. A and B
    Explanation
    The TEACH Act does not apply to materials created by educational publishers specifically for distance education because these materials are already covered under the Act's provisions. Additionally, the Act does not apply to copies of materials that are illegally made, as these would not be authorized or legitimate copies. Therefore, both options A and B are not covered by the TEACH Act.

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  • 9. 

    For their distance education programs, educational institutions are

    • A.

      Required to use the TEACH Act

    • B.

      May use fair use for lawful uses of copyright works

    Correct Answer
    B. May use fair use for lawful uses of copyright works
    Explanation
    Educational institutions are allowed to use fair use for lawful uses of copyright works in their distance education programs. This means that they can use copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder if it falls under fair use guidelines. The TEACH Act is another option for educational institutions to use copyrighted material in distance education, but it is not a requirement. Therefore, the correct answer is that educational institutions may use fair use for lawful uses of copyright works in their distance education programs.

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