CMS Professional Standards and Ethics 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Truthfulness and accuracy in representation

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Life of the author plus 70 years

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Trademark

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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