AP CSP Day 40: Creative Commons & Licensing
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Big Idea 5
Day 40 Practice
Focus: Creative Commons & Licensing
Practice Question
A student wants to use a photo in a school project. The photo has a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. What MUST the student do?
Why This Answer?
CC BY (Attribution) requires only that you give credit to the creator. No payment or permission needed, and commercial use is allowed.
Why Not the Others?
A) CC BY is free - no payment required.
B) CC BY grants permission already - no need to ask.
D) CC BY allows commercial use.
Common Mistake
Watch Out!
Confusing different Creative Commons licenses. CC BY only requires attribution (credit), not permission or payment.
AP Exam Tip
Know CC license types: BY = attribution only. NC = non-commercial. ND = no derivatives. SA = share alike.