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  1. Which content rating board would a US game studio consult to ensure its texture content (violence, nudity) meets distribution requirements on major consoles?

    Answer: Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)

    The ESRB rates video game content in the US, and console manufacturers require ESRB ratings before allowing distribution on their platforms.

  2. When using a texture library licensed under GPL (GNU General Public License) in a commercial game, the studio is required to:

    Answer: Release the game's source code under GPL as well

    GPL is a copyleft license that requires any derivative work distributed commercially to also be released under GPL, including source code.

  3. GDPR compliance becomes relevant for a 3D texturing studio when it:

    Answer: Collects personal data from EU-based asset marketplace customers

    GDPR governs the collection and processing of personal data of EU residents, which applies when studios collect customer information through accounts or purchases.

  4. The concept of 'work for hire' in a texturing contract means that:

    Answer: The employer owns the copyright, not the artist who created the texture

    Under US copyright law, work created by an employee within the scope of employment, or under a qualifying written work-for-hire agreement, is owned by the employer.

  5. Which export control regulation could restrict a US studio from sharing proprietary texture generation algorithms with a partner in a sanctioned country?

    Answer: Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

    The EAR, administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security, controls the export of dual-use technologies including certain software and algorithms.

  6. An artist uses AI to generate a texture that closely mimics a copyrighted tileable fabric pattern. The strongest copyright defense available to the artist would be:

    Answer: Fair use, arguing transformation and minimal market impact

    Fair use is evaluated on four factors including transformation and effect on the market; a transformative AI-generated derivative with minimal market impact provides the strongest defense.

  7. Which Khronos Group standard, while primarily technical, has compliance implications for studios submitting assets to platforms that mandate its use?

    Answer: glTF (GL Transmission Format)

    glTF is an open standard maintained by Khronos, and platforms like the Khronos 3D Commerce initiative require glTF compliance for certified 3D asset distribution.