Question 1

The difference between trademark laws and the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act is that,the latter ________.

Accepted Answer

Trademark laws protect only registered trademarks, while the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act provides protection for nontrademarked names, such as personal names, business names, or domain names that have acquired secondary meaning. This act was enacted to prevent cybersquatting, which involves registering, trafficking, or using a domain name that is identical or confusingly similar to a person or business's trademark or name with the intent to profit from it. The act provides remedies for trademark owners or nontrademark owners, such as damages, injunctions, or transfer of the infringing domain name to the rightful owner. Generic names, however, cannot be protected under the act.

Question 2

An issue in applying the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection statute is ________.

Accepted Answer

The Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection statute is primarily concerned with preventing the use of domain names that are identical or confusingly similar to someone else's famous name or trademark.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a new top-level domain name?

Accepted Answer

Top-level domain names are the last segment of a domain name, like .com, .org, or new ones like .arizona. The example given with ".arizona" represents a new style of top-level domain that is more specific and descriptive, unlike traditional ones such as .com or .org.

Question 4

Timothy is a dentist who has a private clinic in Detroit.Which of the following would be an example of him using a new,personalized top-level domain?

Accepted Answer

B, timothy.dentist, is an example of using a new, personalized top-level domain. This is because it uses the specific TLD ".dentist" to show that Timothy is a dentist and adds a personal touch by using his first name as the domain name. A, C, and D all use traditional TLDs (.com, .net) and do not have a personalized touch. D also includes the state in the domain name, which may not be necessary or relevant for Timothy's private clinic.

Question 5

According to the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act,in order to issue a cease-and-desist order against a cybersquatter ________.

Accepted Answer

The Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act targets the registration of domain names that are identical or confusingly similar to distinctive or famous trademarks, not necessarily requiring the domain name to be used to distribute goods or services, registered in good faith, or be a generic word.

Question 6

Which of the following domain extensions signifies a resource website,and is an unrestricted global name that may be used by businesses,individuals,and organizations?

Accepted Answer

The domain extension .info is commonly used for resource websites and is also unrestricted, meaning it can be used by anyone, including businesses, individuals, and organizations. The other options are more specific and not as commonly used for resource websites.

Question 7

Which of the following is a country-specific domain name?

Accepted Answer

The ".ca" domain is specific to Canada and is therefore a country-specific domain name. The other options listed are generic top-level domains (gTLDs).

Question 8

The ________ is a federal statute that permits trademark owners and famous persons to recover domain names that use their names where the domain name has been registered by another person or business in bad faith.

Accepted Answer

The Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) is a federal statute that allows trademark owners and famous individuals to recover domain names that use their names in cases where the domain name has been registered by another party in bad faith. The other choices listed are not relevant to this issue: UCITA (Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act) deals with the sale and licensing of information technology products; ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is a non-profit organization that oversees the internet's domain name system; and ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) regulates law enforcement's ability to access electronic communications.

Question 9

Which of the following is true about domain name extensions?

Accepted Answer

Country-specific extensions, such as .ca or .uk, can be used as domain names. Domain name extensions that don't have sales of goods and services are not necessarily protected by trademark law, and the commercial use of domain name extensions is not prohibited. Domain name extensions can also be made available for private purchase.

Question 10

The ________ issued new rules that permit a party to register a domain name with personalized TLD suffixes.

Accepted Answer

ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is responsible for managing and coordinating the Domain Name System (DNS) to ensure that every domain name is unique and that all users of the Internet can find all valid addresses. In 2012, ICANN issued new rules that permit a party to register a domain name with personalized Top-Level Domain (TLD) suffixes, such as .brandname or .cityname.

Question 11

Obtaining a new top-level domain name for an organization involves ________.

Accepted Answer

Obtaining a new top-level domain name for an organization involves high costs for registration and maintenance.

Question 12

Which of the following is a requirement for trademark laws to be applied against cybersquatting?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a requirement...

Question 13

According to ICANN,a party that registers a domain name with new TLD suffixes ________.

Accepted Answer

ICANN allows domain name registration with new TLD suffixes in languages other than English. However, the other options listed are not accurate. There are no prohibitions on using names of industries or professions, using city names is allowed, and the cost of domain registration varies depending on the specific TLD.

Question 14

Jonathan Smith,a neurosurgeon in Oregon,wants to start a website that makes it possible for neurosurgeons across the world to collaborate on cases.Which of the following domain extensions is most apt for Smith's website?

Accepted Answer

The .pro domain extension is suitable for professionals like doctors and surgeons who want to establish their expertise online. It is a good choice for Smith's website, which is intended to facilitate collaboration among neurosurgeons.

Question 15

Which of the following is a feature of the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act?

Accepted Answer

The Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act allows for the issuing of an injunction against a domain name registrant who is deemed to have registered or used a domain name in bad faith. The other options listed are not features of this act.

Question 16

Sometimes a party will register a domain name of another party's trademarked name or a famous person's name.This is called ________.

Accepted Answer

Registering a domain name of another party's trademarked name or a famous person's name is called cybersquatting. This practice involves bad faith and can lead to legal action against the squatter.

Question 17

Which of the following top-level domain name extensions is most commonly used by ISPs,Web-hosting companies,and other businesses that are directly involved in the infrastructure of the Internet?

Accepted Answer

The .net top-level domain name extension is most commonly used by ISPs, web-hosting companies, and other businesses that are directly involved in the infrastructure of the Internet. The .com extension is more commonly used by commercial entities, while the .biz extension is often used by small businesses. The .org extension is typically used by non-profit organizations.

Question 18

A fundamental requirement of the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act is that a domain name must be ________ to find violation.

Accepted Answer

The Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act requires that a domain name must be registered with bad faith intent to profit from the goodwill of a trademark belonging to someone else, to find a violation.

Question 19

________ is the most widely used domain extension in the world,and is preferred by businesses.

Accepted Answer

.com is the most widely used and recognized domain extension in the world, and is the preferred choice for businesses. It has been around since the beginning of the internet and is associated with commercial websites. While other extensions such as .net, .biz, or .org are also available, .com is the most popular and memorable.

Question 20

Which of the following domain name extensions used by small businesses was originally the country code for Belize?

Accepted Answer

The .bz extension was originally designated as the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Belize. However, it is now commonly used by small businesses with creative or unique names, as it is short and memorable.

Quiz 15: Digital Law and E-Commerce