PHR Human Resources Exam Prep

Answer - B - Under U.S. copyright law, materials are protected when they are first saved electronically or printed.

Key Takeaway: Copyright is basically the set of exclusive rights that are granted to the creator of original creative works under United States law. Under the law, materials are protected as soon as they are first saved electronically or printed and the copyright lasts for a certain time period (which varies, depending upon the work, medium, etc.), after which the work enters the public domain. Copyright provides the exclusive rights of copying, distributing, and adapting the given work for any purposes. Special arrangements and allowances are sometimes given for educational purposes, though it often depends upon the specific agreement.