Professional Standards and Ethics Flashcards

Altering a news photograph by removing a person from the scene without disclosure most directly violates which principle?

Answer: Truthfulness and accuracy in representation

Undisclosed manipulation of documentary images misleads audiences and violates journalistic and professional ethics.

A royalty-free stock image license typically means which of the following?

Answer: You pay once and can use the image within license terms without per-use royalties

Royalty-free means a one-time fee for use under license terms; copyright stays with the creator.

For works created by an individual author on or after January 1, 1978, how long does U.S. copyright generally last?

Answer: Life of the author plus 70 years

Under current U.S. law, copyright for individual authors lasts for the author's life plus 70 years.

Which type of intellectual property protection best fits a company's brand name and logo?

Answer: Trademark

Trademarks protect names, logos, and symbols that identify the source of goods or services.

You find you have underestimated a project and will miss the agreed deadline. What is the most professional response?

Answer: Notify the client early, explain the issue, and propose a revised timeline

Early, honest communication preserves trust and allows the client to adjust plans.

Using AI-generated imagery in a client deliverable raises which key professional obligation?

Answer: Disclose AI use where relevant and verify licensing terms and copyright status

The U.S. Copyright Office limits protection for purely AI-generated content, so disclosure and license review protect the client.

Which item is in the U.S. public domain and free to use without permission?

Answer: A work created by a U.S. federal government employee as part of official duties

Works created by U.S. federal employees in their official duties are not subject to copyright protection.