What is fair use? A. the use of copyrighted work without giving appropriate attribution
B. exceptions to the exclusive rights of copyright protection
C. work that was never under copyright protection
D. an encroachment or violation of copyright law
E. the use of patented work
The correct answer is B. exceptions to the exclusive rights of copyright protection.
Explanation: Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the rights holders. It is typically used for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. Fair use balances the interests of copyright holders with the public’s interest in the dissemination of information.