Explanation & Hint:
Creative Commons licenses are designed to provide a flexible range of protections and freedoms for authors, artists, and educators to legally share their knowledge and creativity. Among the options you listed, the following three are functionalities that can be specified by Creative Commons licenses:
- Allow or disallow commercial use: Creative Commons licenses can include a “NonCommercial” (NC) clause, which prohibits the use of the work for commercial purposes unless the user obtains further permission. This allows the original creator to control whether their work can be used in commercial settings.
- Specify whether or not people may distribute changes: Some Creative Commons licenses include a “NoDerivatives” (ND) clause, which disallows the distribution of modified versions of the work. This means that others can use the original work as is, but cannot share changes or adaptations they make.
- Specify whether or not changes must be shared: Creative Commons also offers licenses with a “ShareAlike” (SA) clause. This clause requires that any adaptations or modifications made to the original work must be shared under the same or a compatible license, which ensures that derivatives are also available for free use under similar conditions as the original.
The other options are not functions or features of Creative Commons licenses:
- Receive royalties on the use of the work: Creative Commons licenses do not include provisions for royalties. While they can restrict commercial use, they do not provide a mechanism for collecting royalties. The creator can negotiate separate agreements for commercial uses that are otherwise restricted by the license.
- Get a veto on where the work is used: Creative Commons licenses do not provide a mechanism for vetoing specific uses or locations where the work can be used. Once the work is licensed under Creative Commons, it can be used by anyone in accordance with the terms of the license, without the creator having the right to veto specific uses.
These three correct responses highlight how Creative Commons licenses help creators manage how their work is used and shared while promoting openness and creativity. |